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Mike Johnson: “There's been over 125 military operations by presidents of…”

Featuring: Mike Johnson, Republican | Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | National

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But then he can Only act for 60 days until Congress either authorizes the action or declares war. Now, remember, we haven't declared war in Congress since World War II. There's been over 125 military operations by presidents of both parties in that intervening period. By the way, all these Democrats who are howling right now never said a word. When Barack Obama used the authority of Bill Clinton or Joe Biden and they dropped bombs in the Middle east, no one said a word. (20:23–20:29)

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Asserts that over 125 military operations have been conducted by U.S. presidents since World War II.

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