Congress Quote by Marvin Kalb

The congressional role in declaring war is especially important not when the United States is the victim of an attack, but when the United…

— Zbigniew Brzezinski

The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have…

— George Washington

The Constitution's pretty clear. The Federalist papers are pretty clear... They very specifically delegated the power to declare war to Congress. They wanted this…

— Rand Paul

Again, in Wag the Dog, war has to be declared by an act of congress. But if you go to war, you don't have…

— Val Kilmer

I believe that the power to declare war is most important in limiting the powers of the national government in regard to the rights…

— John Yoo

The Constitution states that Congress alone has the authority to decide if we go to war. Unfortunately, from Syria to Somalia to Niger, Republicans…

— Nancy Mace

When the President decides to go to war, he no longer needs a declaration of war from congress.

— Robert Reich

The Constitution expressly and exclusively vests in the Legislature the power of declaring a state of war [and] the power of raising armies.... A…

— James Madison

We don't declare war any more; we declare national defense.

— Eugene McCarthy

I believe that the power to declare war is most important in limiting the powers of the national government in regard to the rights…

— John Yoo

No power but Congress can declare war; but what is the value of this constitutional provision, if the President of his own authority may…

— Daniel Webster

The Constitution is very clear on the - on the declaration of war or reacting to international crimes - crimes against nations. It is…

— Joe Pitts