On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
It is a violation of the separation of powers for the courts to second-guess the president's assessment.
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transcripts.cnn.comIt is a violation of the separation of powers for the courts to second-guess the president's assessment.
Cuccinelli argues against judicial review of the president's national security assessments.
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