But we also have to recognize that since 911 we have allowed war everywhere, all at once, always. And it has degraded the rule of law and it has not made us more secure as a country. And Our ability to use our military effectively starts with Congress taking back its war powers, which it has ceded an ever greater share, really since Vietnam, but especially since 911 with these authorizations for the use of military force. Right. Go, go back to the future of the Democratic Party. If you were advising one of the, I don't know how many it's going to be 10, 12, 15 people seeking the nomination. (57:18–57:33)
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Asserts that Congress has ceded war powers since Vietnam, especially post-9/11.
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