Dem Robert Shrum On Libya "I don't think the President Needs Congress"

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Dem Robert Shrum On Military Action In Libya "I don't think the President needs to go to congress"

Video Below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctGnrsbVrP4

Airing Date March.18, 2011

Robert Shrum @ 3:06
"I don't think the President needs to go to congress"


Boston Globe Snippet:

Question #2:
. In what circumstances, if any, would the president have constitutional authority to bomb Iran without seeking a use-of-force authorization from Congress? (Specifically, what about the strategic bombing of suspected nuclear sites -- a situation that does not involve stopping an IMMINENT threat?)

Obama Answers:
The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation.

As Commander-in-Chief, the President does have a duty to protect and defend the United States. In instances of self-defense, the President would be within his constitutional authority to act before advising Congress or seeking its consent. History has shown us time and again, however, that military action is most successful when it is authorized and supported by the Legislative branch. It is always preferable to have the informed consent of Congress prior to any military action.


Article and Boston Globe Obama interview below
http://tinyurl.com/globe07obama