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Stargazer · 03-08-2012, 11:34

I believe what I heard Panetta state is consistent with the attitude in which this administration has operated.

I am not a Constitutional expert, but I may become one by the time my research is complete. On the little I've come across, I disagree completely with this administration's stance. I interpret the President's ability to act without approval when defending direct threats as CIC only. Only Congress can commitment our armed forces into acts of "WAR" against foreign enemies/lands.

I know there are those on this site who have a great deal of knowledge in respect to the Constitution and law. I am interested to read their opinions of this administration's interpretation of executive power as stated by Secy. Panetta.

03-08-2012, 11:34	#4
Stargazer Guerrilla Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 471	I believe what I heard Panetta state is consistent with the attitude in which this administration has operated. I am not a Constitutional expert, but I may become one by the time my research is complete. On the little I've come across, I disagree completely with this administration's stance. I interpret the President's ability to act without approval when defending direct threats as CIC only. Only Congress can commitment our armed forces into acts of "WAR" against foreign enemies/lands. I know there are those on this site who have a great deal of knowledge in respect to the Constitution and law. I am interested to read their opinions of this administration's interpretation of executive power as stated by Secy. Panetta.
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