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Greg_In_SF

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10. Neither will

Reply to tanyev (Reply #3)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 03:13 PM

23 hrs ago

our side because congressional approval is not required.

Remember, Obama did not seek congressional approval for military strikes in the Middle East citing his authority as commander in chief.

I don't know where people are getting the idea that congressional approval is required

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