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Joe Manchin: I understand that an 'imminent threat' is one possible circumstance in which it might be lawful and appropriate for the…

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I understand that an 'imminent threat' is one possible circumstance in which it might be lawful and appropriate for the President to order military operations without prior congressional authorization.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin discusses the conditions under which military action may be taken without Congress's approval.

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