I believe that the Senate has performed a service to the country by this extended debate, because it clearly indicates that Congress intends to share the war powers under the Constitution while at the same time we recognize the powers of the President as Commander in Chief.
Summing up the Senate debate on war powers and Southeast Asia.
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The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.
Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.
Doesn't this send a signal to the Iraqi people and to the American people that the United States intends to have a large permanent presence there?
Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.
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