Jim Webb: “the War Powers Act does not apply in this situation because of their…”

On the recordJune 27, 2011

the War Powers Act does not apply in this situation because of their very narrow and, in my opinion, contorted legal definition of 'hostilities.'

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Webb criticizes the administration's interpretation of the War Powers Act.

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Jim Webb: “the War Powers Act does not apply in this situation because of their very narrow and, in my opinion, contorted legal…”