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Markwayne Mullin: “In Article two, the President actually has broad powers when…”

Featuring: Markwayne Mullin, Republican | U.S. Senate, Oklahoma

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Published | Video Starts at 00:34

I mean, first of all, when they can't make an arguable point, they start saying it's unconstitutional. But they don't quote the Constitution because actually, In Article two, the President actually has broad powers when it comes to [military actions]. this. And when it starts talking, when he says it's illegal. Okay, Chris. Quote, what is actually legal. He has to inform Congress within 48 hours. He has actually already done that. (00:34–00:40)

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Asserts that Article Two of the U.S. Constitution grants the President broad military powers.

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