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'Why Don't You Answer My Question?': Dan Sullivan & Sec. John Phelan Get Into Spat Over Navy Ships

Published July 8, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:17

What does Article 1, Section 8, Clause 13 of the Constitution say? I don't know. Why don't you tell me, Senator? It grants the Congress the power to, quote, provide and maintain a Navy. And clause 12 grants Congress the power to raise an army. Do you know why? The Founding Fathers had a difference between our constitutional responsibilities? It's a big difference. (00:17–00:22)

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