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None of you in uniform have ever made the decision to go to war. That is always done by civilians.

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Highlighting the civilian control of military decisions.

02/12/2013

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Adam  Smith
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usa, Washington

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Born6/15/1965 (age 60)

PartyDemocratic

  • U.S. House of Representatives

    1/7/1997 - present
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