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“I believe that the power to declare war is most important in limiting the powers of the national government in regard to the rights of its citizens, but that it does not require Congress to give its approval before the president uses force abroad.”

Quote by John Yoo

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John Yoo is a prominent American attorney, born on July 10, 1967. He has significant influence in the political and legal circles of the United States, having served as a senior official in the U.S. Department of Justice and contributing to the formulation of several important legal and policy measures. more

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