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

Published September 9, 2013 | Video Starts at 08:13

And if so, do you believe that he has the authority to do so? I do believe the President has the authority to act. I think at this point in time, it would not be helpful. It would be extremely harmful if [President Obama] pressed a vote in Congress and lost. And I think he has to definitely, that definitely has to enter in his equation. (08:13–08:18)

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