It [the Senate] handed everything to a president, by way of using the military forces of this country where he would, when he would, how he would, as long as it was connected with Iraq. And that's a blotch upon this country and the Senate.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Senate gave too much war power to the President regarding Iraq.
- In plain terms
- Senate allowed the President full control over military forces in Iraq.
- What can you take from it?
- Check and balances were weakened.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much power should the commander-in-chief have?
Another view
Sometimes unity in war is needed.
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