On the recordApril 5, 2022
If you don't provide some mechanism for that to happen in times of crisis... you are essentially potentially abdicating the Article I branch responsibilities.
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congress.govBrian Baird: “If you don't provide some mechanism for that to happen in times of crisis... you are essentially potentially abdicating…”
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Warning against neglecting congressional responsibilities during crises.
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