And Congress has a duty not just to check a reckless and lawless president, but also to represent the will of the people. And the people want nothing to do with this. After 20 years in Iraq and Afghanistan, Americans on all sides of the political spectrum said, enough is enough. No more wars of choice. We paid a mighty price in lives and dollars, and there were plenty of problems to deal with at home. And that is even more true today. (05:09–05:16)
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