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Sen. Ron Johnson: 'Trust but Verify' Russian Plan For Assad's Chemical Weapons

Published September 9, 2013 | Video Starts at 08:07

And we don't know if he's going to do this, but if he decides to act anyway, can you imagine him doing that? And if so, do you believe that he has the authority to do so? I do believe the President has the authority to act [without congressional approval]. I think at this point in time, it would not be helpful. It would be extremely harmful if he pressed a vote in Congress and lost. (08:07–08:11)

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