Not since the very early part of this century has Congress approved any authorization for the use of military force. Nevertheless, A great deal of military force has been in fact used by the United States since then in far flung places in the world. In fact, Post World War II, the war power has been utilized by an increasingly strong executive and an increasingly deferential and fearful legislature. (01:46–01:57)
CLAIM
Asserts that the U.S. has used significant military force globally without recent Congressional authorization.
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