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Dick Durbin: “The House passed a resolution requiring the President…”

Featuring: Dick Durbin, Democratic | U.S. Senate Illinois

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100 Days Since Trump Launched His Iran War, Durbin Criticizes The Admin For Their Unclear Strategy

Published | Video Starts at 01:36

We need a real plan that brings a real end to these hostilities and to Iran's threats in the region. I am pleased my Republican colleagues are finally starting to realize that reality. Last week, The House passed a resolution requiring the President receive congressional approval before taking any further military action against Iran. And last month, the Senate advanced a similar measure. Where in the world did members of Congress in the House and Senate come up with the idea that the Congress has any authority to say anything about the declaration of war? (01:36–01:45)

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Asserts that the House passed a resolution requiring congressional approval for further military action against Iran.

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