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Ron Johnson: “But he [President Clinton] did not get authorization…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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In Kosovo? And so I think that one's a tougher question because it depends upon how you interpret the NATO treaty and some of the authorities under that. But he [President Clinton] did not get authorization. Congress did not declare war. Congress did not pass with office. And, Senator, I've been critical. I've been critical of more powers by president. You have blinders on? No, I think you have blinders on. (03:43–03:47)

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Asserts that President Clinton did not receive congressional authorization for military action in Kosovo.

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