Brian Schatz: “The law is clear. Congress needs to explicitly authorize war…”

“Tomorrow the Senate will vote on a war powers resolution to block American military action in Iran, and I will be supporting it. But make no mistake, Republicans, defeating the resolution is not a war authorization. The law is clear. Congress needs to explicitly authorize war through an authorization of the use of military force. This president believes that he can topple leaders on command and take over foreign governments at will. And Congress has a duty not just to check a reckless and lawless president, but also to represent the will of the people.” (04:35–04:44)

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