That's not what we mean by imminent threat. There are no bank shots when we're describing an imminent threat. If we want to conduct a war of choice, and we have in the past, We need hearings, we need briefings, we need a proper debate, and then we need a vote on the authorization of the use of military force. that is foundational to the oath of office that we took when we became United States Senators. (05:39–05:52)
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Asserts the need for a formal process before authorizing military force.
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