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On the recordJune 27, 2011
But it is just wrong to suggest that somehow the President went outside the constitutional process here when, in fact, Congress--us--have done nothing within those 60 days to either authorize it or declare war or not.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Webb argues Congress's inaction does not justify claims against the President.

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