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Congress, not the White House, has say over war with Iran

By Timothy P. Carney
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Congress, not the White House, has say over war with Iran

Perhaps Mark Esper would feel more at home in China, or even Iran.

President Trump’s defense secretary seems to expect, or at least desire, obeisance from the legislative branch. According to angry senators, Esper warned this week that a public Senate debate over our military conflict with Iran could bolster the enemy and harm our troops.

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