As Commander in Chief, the President of the United States, under The War Powers Resolution, can engage in hostilities for at least 60 days without violation of any laws. However, the Congress still controls the funding. Furthermore, and more importantly, only Congress can Decalre War.
Sidebar; a B2 with 18 2 megatonne nukes. OR, a Ohio-Class (SSBN) AKA 'Trident' submarine with (classified) ICBM @ 3.8 megatonne each?
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The Lizzie Palmer Tribute
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
John F. Kennedy
35th President of The United States
The Last Shot
Honor The Fallen
Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom.
If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.
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