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Derrick Van Orden: “Do we need to do Article 1, Section 8. That's the war Powers…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Former Navy SEAL UNPACKS Operation Midnight Hammer | Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Published | Video Starts at 13:29

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 war Powers Act. No. no. To me there's a very clear line, Sean, if you're talking about sticking Americans on The ground. That's when Congress needs to get involved here. Right. Okay. (13:29)

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Asserts that the War Powers Act is not needed for current military actions.

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