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On the recordMarch 22, 2021
I would argue that, if Members of Congress do not want the responsibility of debating and voting on decisions of war and peace, the responsibility to make grave and tough decisions that affect the lives of servicemembers and their families, and many other national security professionals, then perhaps they should pursue a different profession.
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Abigail Spanberger
Democratic · Virginia

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Spanberger emphasizes the importance of Congress taking responsibility for war decisions.

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