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Ron Johnson: “So when the President would determine that we are under the threat of almost an imminent attack, he has almost absolute…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2017
So when the President would determine that we are under the threat of almost an imminent attack, he has almost absolute authority, correct?
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

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Senator Johnson discusses presidential authority during imminent threats.

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