The question is, who ought to make that decision? The Congress or the commanders? And as you know, my position is clear - I'm a commander guy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asserts that military commanders should make key decisions.
- In plain terms
- I believe commanders should make war decisions not Congress.
- What can you take from it?
- Empower military commanders to make critical decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who should control war decisions?
- How to balance power?
Another view
Centralizing decisions may bypass necessary oversight and debate.
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