Category Archives: Consulting Congress

One certainly would hope that Obama would consult Congress before getting us into a war. From his past reluctance to consult anyone on anything and his belief that he is the most brilliant person ever born, I doubt he will. His foreign policy has been a disaster of which the repercussions and damage will be…

I think the President should consult with Congress if he decides to use military force and how he would use them in Syria. Since the red line has probably already been crossed in Syria at this time I don't know  how much  help a short time frame of American military would do to help the…

Congress may not be formally consulted before the President decides to use air strikes; he seems to be generally contemptuous of decisions with which he does not agree and finds ways to circumvent them. The War Powers Act has been ignored and resisted by other presidents who believe it to usurp their constitutional powers to…

If Pres. Obama believes that it is in our national interest to make a strike on Syria, then, it is my understanding that he would not need Congressional approval.  If he does strike he needs to make it significant and take out aircraft of the Syrian Military. I am concerned that an overthrow of Assad will lead…

If the United States is to take any action in Syria it must be done with the consent of Congress.  Article 1 of the Constitution grants the power to declare war to the legislative branch.  If history has taught us anything, it is that if we are to get involved militarily in any conflict the…

Congress should be consulted and I believe should have the final say as to whether or not we ‘strike’  in Syria.  This I would say is placing us in a very bad position as we have no reason to be fighting at this moment in Syria.  Just saying….

The President should absolutely get approval from Congress before taking military action, as required by the Constitution. The President reminds me of the kid on the play ground who draws the line in the sand. When the bully steps over it, he smiles and says, "now we're on the same side.".. In other words, he…

Yes.  He can not be trusted to make any decisions.  He hates America and would do anything to cause harm to our relationships around the globe.

Of course the President should consult Congress before “striking.”  It would be dangerous to use the power of the Presidency to make such a critical decision without Congress having an opinion.

In regards to Syria, the president not only needs to consult congress but he needs to  form coalitions with other countries. We don’t always need to take everything on ourselves.