Political Quotes

“I rise to address the Senate concerning my concern--I think there are others who feel similarly--about the crisis situation that is rapidly developing in Liberia and the decision framework that has confronted, is confronting, and will confront our Government. I carefully use the word ``Government'' because when men and women in the Armed Forces are sent into harm's way, there is a constitutional responsibility on the President as Commander in Chief and the principal architect of our foreign policy to make the decision to send them into harm's way. In no way in my 25 years in the Senate have I ever once questioned that constitutional authority. In fact, I will match my record--humble as it is--against any Member of this body with regard to participation in the war power debates, participation in the resolutions regarding the use of force, when we, as a body, are addressing our responsibilities with regard to the men and women of the Armed Forces. The President has a constitutional right.”