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On the recordJune 19, 2012
I think the President needs quite a bit of leeway on this, but with extensive oversight by Congress.
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Martin Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Adam Smith emphasizes the need for presidential leeway on military actions with Congressional oversight.

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