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Ron Johnson: “The President is authorized to use all necessary and…”

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

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Senator Johnson questioning Secretary Kerry at Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 03:38

In World War I, it was a declaration of war against Germany. And this is what the authorization said to bring the conflict to a successful termination. And Even in the 2001 authorizations, The President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force. That's what past Presidents wanted. In terms of authorization is the authority to be Commander in Chief and to accomplish the goal. Here's my question. (03:38–03:43)

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Asserts that past authorizations allowed the President to use all necessary and appropriate force.

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