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Mark Pocan: “Congress initiates any war and therefore the War Powers…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

Pentagon Doesn't Have a Game Plan on Defense Spending, Says Mark Pocan

Published May 28, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:17

But, you know, I think there are enough Republicans to join, and I believe this time it will be every single Democrat to make sure that we're doing what the Constitution says, which is Congress initiates any war and therefore the War Powers Resolution is so needed. I'm sure that's why Donald Trump's trying to quickly get something put together to avoid that. But at the same time, we want to make sure this is done right. (06:17–06:23)

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Asserts that Congress is responsible for initiating war, necessitating the War Powers Resolution.

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