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Paul Begala: “But the president is the commander in chief. He has huge responsibility and authority, under our Constitution, when it…”

On the recordNovember 15, 2010
But the president is the commander in chief. He has huge responsibility and authority, under our Constitution, when it comes to military matters. He can order our military to stop the discharges.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala discusses President Obama's authority to halt discharges under the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.

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