So as far as you are concerned as a senior, you know, the member of the Armed Services Committee, etcetera, Congress is going to be okay with the President exercising his authority on this matter? Yes. Article two, Section two. The President of the United States will be the commander in chief of the army, the Navy, and the militias of the various states when assembled. So, yeah, absolutely. Do we need to do Article 1, Section 8, that's the lower Powers Act. No, no. To me, there's a very clear line, Sean. (27:57–28:06)
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