Just a Little Reminder
by SusanG
Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 06:05:18 PM PDT
WASHINGTON—Former secretaries of state James Baker III and Warren Christopher say the next time the president goes to war, Congress should be required to say whether it agrees. The co-chairmen of a bipartisan study group have proposed legislation that would require the president to consult lawmakers before initiating combat lasting longer than a week, except in cases of emergencies.
1787:
Article I, Section 8
The Congress shall have Power ...
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;
Update: I added emphasis to draw attention to the absurdity.
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