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Greg Stanton: “The Constitution is not ambiguous about who has the power to…”

Featuring: Greg Stanton, Democratic | U.S. House, Arizona, District 4

Stanton Keynote Address: Security & Defence PLuS — Strategy, Security & Defense Conference at ASU

Published March 3, 2026 | Video Starts at 15:58

The region is at a genuine hinge point, and leadership from Congress is essential in shaping what comes next. It is not optional. Congressional leadership is essential. The Constitution is not ambiguous about who has the power to take our nation to war. Only Congress has that power. The War Powers Resolution exists precisely for moments like the one that we are in this week. Congress must have that debate and must have a vote. (15:58–16:09)

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Asserts that the U.S. Constitution grants only Congress the power to take the nation to war.

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