Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 31, 2012
when you make that determination, you should be making it in the U.S. Congress not by one individual of whichever party who happens to be the President.
Said by
Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Webb emphasizes that Congress should decide on military intervention, not the President alone.

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