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Heather Brandon-Smith
Academic
Professor of law commenting on the War Powers Resolution and hostilities.
Notable Quotes
"The secretary's claim about hostilities coming to an end does not match up to the evidence."View Story →
"The secretary's claim about hostilities coming to an end does not match up to the evidence."View Story →
"A ceasefire is not a permanent end to the conflict."View Story →
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