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On the recordDecember 19, 2018
Enormous amount of power. You know, we have done that in the past.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Jack Reed emphasizes the significant power of the President and mentions Congress's past actions to rein in presidential authority, particularly regarding national security.

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