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War powers act. that's one part of the war powers act. the initial part says the president can only go to war imminent danger, declaration of war or statutorily approved force. >> can i say to my friend in response, the third provision is what is not clear. a statutory act. we're about to enact a statutory act in the view of many of us. i don't think it's quite as clear as senator paul -- >> senator durbin, we'll go back and forth now. >> mr. chairman, this is an important proposal by the senator from kentucky even though we should take it seriously because probably the most awesome responsibi...