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Ron Johnson: “We haven't declared war since World War II.”

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

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Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson supports Iran war; confident Trump will ensure it isn't long-lasting

Published | Video Starts at 04:26

With tensions continuing in the region and the president not ruling out the possibility of troops being deployed on the ground, how do you view Congress's role in authorizing military action? And do stand by our. So We haven't declared war since World War II. We have one commander in chief. It's completely unworkable to have 535 members of Congress. You certainly could not employ the element surprise which has led to such a successful military campaign against the menace that Iran is. (04:26–04:30)

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Asserts that the U.S. has not declared war since World War II.

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