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No, Congress should approve all military conflicts

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 @9FPVSQJ from Idaho  disagreed…3yrs3Y

It is not congress's job to be the chief in command, and all decisions about the military themselves should be left the the president.

 @9FBMC26 from California  disagreed…3yrs3Y

congressional approval for military conflicts emphasizes democratic principles and oversight, opponents argue that it may not always be practical or in the best interest of national security, particularly in emergency situations or those requiring a swift response.

 @8GQ3BHZDemocrat from Virginia  commented…2yrs2Y

Congress has given the President to use war powers through the War Powers Resolution.

 @9Y22NFJPeace and Freedom from Wisconsin  disagreed…2yrs2Y

they should approve all military conflicts because if one day they attack our country we wont do anything and weill be dead.

 @9F9GR5L from Florida  disagreed…3yrs3Y

I think the President, should have a little more lead-way to deploy military assests especially in times of conflict.

 @9FP68FWdisagreed…3yrs3Y

Requiring congressional approval would put our troops at risk. certain actions should be kept highly confidential and under the purview of the president

 @9FLMSBW from Texas  disagreed…3yrs3Y

Democracy is slow by nature, and thus bound to delay assistance to people who desperately and urgently need it. Non-congressional military action isn't something I'd overuse, but quickly being able to come to the rescue would be nice.

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