It is the powers of Congress to declare War and not the President. The President, as the Commander in Chief, must comply with Congress’ declaration of War and use all of the military forces and methodology as the President deems necessary.
It is Congress’ duty, in accordance with the Constitution, to determine from all of the means available to make the Declaration of War decision. Once that decision is made...it’s all up to the President.
The real Constitutional question, which is a little nebulas, is that Congress, and only Congress, must determine when the War is over. The President cannot rule that the War is over.
It is academic now if Congress believes they was misled in making their decision. At any time, they could have, and can, rule that the War is over. Once that it done, the President must comply and make a systematic withdrawal.
From what I understand, as of March 23, 2007 the House has voted and determined that the War is over at some date in 2008???
If you don’t support what Congress has done...don’t blame the President.
2007-03-23
06:22:38
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bob P11
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