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Mike Rogers: “Congress has completely abdicated its role and…”

Featuring: Mike Rogers, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Michigan

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Secretary Heather Wilson and Representative Mike Rogers on Civil-Military Relations

Published | Video Starts at 50:31

Oh, we're not engaged in hostilities. Got it. Any thoughts on that, my friends? I mean, I have very strong beliefs. I think Congress has completely abdicated its role and responsibility in declaring war or anything short of war. With military service overseas, I'm not sure I would say you have to have my son served, but I don't know if that is the criteria Congress needs to reengage in its constitutional responsibility. (50:31–50:40)

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Asserts that Congress has neglected its constitutional duty regarding war declarations.

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