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Balkans Bungling: Why Only Congress Can Declare War

fee.org — Presidential war-making has become a constant. Ronald Reagan invaded Grenada; George Bush attacked Panama. Neither bothered to consult Congress. Bush planned to attack Iraq irrespective of Congress, explaining that “I don’t think I need it” when asked if congressional approval was necessary.

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