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David Cicilline: “Under the Constitution and War Powers Act, the President may not take unilateral military action.”

On the recordMarch 12, 2019
Under the Constitution and War Powers Act, the President may not take unilateral military action.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline emphasizes the need for congressional approval for military action.

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