Require congressional authority for decisions to go to war

Cohen opposes allowing the executive branch to decide unilaterally to go to war, regardless of which party holds the presidency. He says Congress’s constitutional role in declaring war makes the decision one that must be taken seriously.

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In their own words

It’s a decision that should not be made unilaterally by the Executive Branch, regardless of party.

The source

Steve Cohen: Defense ↗

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