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Jim Webb: At the same time, we have a situation where when the President unilaterally decides to begin a military operation and…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
At the same time, we have a situation where when the President unilaterally decides to begin a military operation and then continues it, where, clearly, I think as a former Member of Congress, you would agree that Congress needs to be involved in shaping downstream when something like that occurs?
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Webb argues for Congressional involvement in military decisions made by the President.

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