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Despite what Congress may say the POTUS runs foreign policy for this country. As such the sanctions authorization is one more arrow in his quiver with which to stick the Ruskies as needed, when needed, I would hope the Congress would stay in their lane, which isn't too likely.
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Susan Foster
The U.S. Constitution parcels out foreign relations powers to both the executive and legislative branches. The tug between the executive and congress is not a by-product of the Constitution, but intentional, I believe.
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Maj John Bell
Susan Foster - As far as I can tell, the legislative Branch has two and only two powers related to US foreign relations; and they are extremely limited in scope.
US Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, Paragraph 3 "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;
US Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Paragraph 2 "He [the President] shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur..."
Can you give some context to your assertion, "The U.S. Constitution parcels out foreign relations powers to both the executive and legislative branches." I don't see it.
US Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, Paragraph 3 "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;
US Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Paragraph 2 "He [the President] shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur..."
Can you give some context to your assertion, "The U.S. Constitution parcels out foreign relations powers to both the executive and legislative branches." I don't see it.
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Susan Foster
U.S. Foreign Policy Powers: Congress and the President
The separation of powers has spawned a great deal of debate over the roles of the president and Congress in foreign affairs, as well as over the limits on their respective authorities, explains this Backgrounder.
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Maj John Bell
I think my questions have been answered, kind of sideways. Many of the powers listed in the article, I don't think of as foreign policy. I'm not saying I'm right - your wrong, I just wouldn't put them in the category of Foreign Policy.
__Immigration - Domestic Policy
__declare war,” “raise and support armies,” “provide and maintain a navy,” and “make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces.” - Defense Policy.
__Immigration - Domestic Policy
__declare war,” “raise and support armies,” “provide and maintain a navy,” and “make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces.” - Defense Policy.
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I see no need to sanction Russia unless it is for their involvement in the Ukraine.
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Susan Foster
It was to punish Russia for its election meddling and aggression toward its neighbors, and highly supported by a Republican Congress. How would you punish them for those things?
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SSG (Join to see)
I might agree with the aggression toward its neighbors, so far no proof on election meddling, except in the democrats dreams.
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Susan Foster
SSG (Join to see) - Oh, and don't forget the 6 intelligence agencies who all said there definitely was attempts to interfere. And they wrote a full report on it. No one was questioning that they rigged machines and changed votes, but they did find evidence of interference. The danger is left unchecked or denying and failing to investigate it (which I am very disappointed the TA hasn't done), they will continue. And it might not be for the candidate you like.
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