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On the recordJune 27, 2011
This was a fundamental failure of leadership that placed expedience above constitutional responsibility.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Criticizing President Obama's decision not to seek congressional authorization.

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Apr 25, 2012

Right. So they could be separated out if an Executive decision were made on these other areas you're talking about.

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was a really tragic circumstance for the family, and I think a stain on the Army's reputation.

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We do not want contracts that exceed 3 years.

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