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On the recordJune 19, 2017
This is no longer acceptable. To permit this situation to continue is a dereliction of Congress' duty, under the Constitution, to direct and regulate the President's use of his commander-in-chief authority in activities of war.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine criticizes the misuse of military authorizations beyond their original intent.

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