Presidents do not go into war lightly. It's a tremendous responsibility in making decisions, and I know Bush must deeply believe this is the only course.
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The President never intends to get into any kind of war situation. He gets carried away by events.
The War Powers Act requires presidents to seek the consent of the American people, through their representatives, before sending our troops into war. It is the responsibility of Congress to deliberate and consult with the executive branch before involving ourselves in a military conflict.
Going to war is a serious matter. And it should be done very carefully and deliberately with clear national interests at stake before the United States or our Commander-in-Chief acts.
You don't go to war with the President you want, you go to war with the President you have.
President Obama knows that wars are not to be entered into lightly; he knows that overseas conflicts don't only do damage in the land in which they are fought, but in the land of those who fight them, as well.
No man has the right to use the great powers of the Presidency to lead the people, indirectly, into war.
When the country is at war, you need to support the president.
Politicians do not enter into wars lightly. It is usually the military themselves who are keener to become involved.
We all agree that we've got to bring these terrorists to justice and to make sure that they're never allowed to perpetrate such an evil act as they did. And so all of us are dealing with that. We know that the President has the authority to go to war under the War Powers Act.
The authority to declare war rests in Congress, not in an out-of-control president.
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