What do you say to members of Congress who say it was unconstitutional for the President to act unilaterally? Well, I'd say two things, Kristen, and this is very important. First of all, The president has clear authority to act to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. and the worst weapon of mass destruction of them all is nuclear. The idea that this was outside of presidential authority, I think any real serious legal person would tell you that's not true. (17:18–17:24)
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Asserts presidential authority to prevent WMD proliferation.
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