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On the recordApril 22, 2013
It strikes me that Senator Graham raised serious constitutional questions about the Article II role of the Commander in Chief and the appropriate ability of this Congress to restrict the decisions of the Commander in Chief directing military operations against foreign hostile forces.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz highlights constitutional concerns regarding military operations and Congressional authority.

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