Congress is very specifically delegated the power to declare war. You know, the last time Congress declared war, I do, but probably nobody else does. 1942. Yeah. None of the conflicts we've been in since [1942] has Congress declared war. Why? Well, Congress, you know, we'll let the President handle that and, and we'll pass these authorizations, but it's not really a declaration of war. (37:41–37:47)
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