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On the recordOctober 4, 2002
I assert very firmly, there is nothing in this resolution that goes beyond the authority the President has. This President, as well as any other President, could act tomorrow without the specific authority of Congress, if he felt it was necessary to use the troops to defend the security interests of this country.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing presidential authority regarding military action during a debate on a resolution.

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