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Kristen Welker: “The War Powers Resolution would require the White House to…”

Featuring: Kristen Welker, Host of Meet the Press | National

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He is chair led for the war in Iraq, for the war in Libya, for 20 years in Afghanistan. And he's basically, that's his viewpoint. So either you are on the side of no more Middle east wars or … The War Powers Resolution would require the White House to go to Congress for more military action in Iran. … when the War Powers Resolution is supposed to kick in. If we, if the President launches an attack, the Congress can say, no, you need to stop unless you have Congress's authority. (04:33–04:41)

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Asserts that the War Powers Resolution would mandate congressional approval for further military action in Iran.

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