PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

John Cornyn: “We have authorized the use of military force in some…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

Watch on YouTube

On Newsmax, Cornyn Praises POTUS for Fighting Drug Cartels

Published | Video Starts at 03:36

This is clearly within the president's authority. But, you know, these debates have occurred over many, many decades. The power of the president versus the power of the Congress to declare war. And We have authorized the use of military force in some specific instances. But it's unlikely that the president, because of Trump, Trump derangement syndrome, it's unlikely that Congress is going to act here. (03:36–03:41)

CLAIM

Asserts that Congress has authorized military force in specific cases.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


John Cornyn

Discover more from

John Cornyn

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.