We may have a Republican President at some far distant time in the future, or we may have a Democratic President. But, whichever, that President, as the Chief Executive of this country, is in the best position, I believe-and apparently the Founding Fathers thought so-to terminate a treaty; and they left it open to the Senate to write provisions in any treaty.
Opposing an amendment requiring Senate approval for the termination of treaties.
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I cannot support this item unless there are some limitations on it, unless Congress can exercise its power over the purse, as the Constitution provides.
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