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On the recordJanuary 5, 2020
It is absolutely imperative that the United States Congress stand up, because, by the way, let us never forget that according to the constitution of the United States, on which some of us actually believe in and respect, it is Congress that has the responsibility for making war, not the president of the United States.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders emphasizes the constitutional responsibility of Congress to declare war, criticizing President Trump's actions.

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