Political Quotes

On the recordJune 27, 2011
Presidents should not be able to avoid constitutional responsibilities merely because engaging the people's representatives is inconvenient or uncertain.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of congressional approval for military action.

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