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List:       cypherpunks
Subject:    Re: Re: CNN.com - Bush defends tribunals, saying 'we're at war' -November  29, 2001
From:       Jim Choate <ravage () einstein ! ssz ! com>
Date:       2001-11-30 23:57:03
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On Fri, 30 Nov 2001 measl@mfn.org wrote:

> While I agree with you in principal, it would not be an easy thing to do
> under the [constituional] circumstances.  The problem is that the law is well
> settled that a president may invoke these powers during times of _declared_
> war.  Although congress declined a formal declaration, they did provide a
> defacto one with their support and authorization of military force ditty.  It

That in itself isn't constitutional. Congress MUST!!! vote for, otherwise
it is an automatic nay.


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