May 21, 2012
"The historically acceptable conditions under which a president can unilaterally order the military into action are clear. If our country or our military forces are attacked; if an attack, including one by international terrorists, is imminent and must be preempted; if treaty commitments specifically compel us to respond to attacks on our allies; if American citizens are detained or threatened; if our sea lanes are interrupted, then—and only then—should the president order the use of military force without first gaining the approval of the Congress."

— Senator Jim Webb, discussing legislation that would require Congressional consent for the President to commit military forces overseas unless one of the “historically acceptable conditions” for unilateral action, as outlined above, are present.

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