Mitt Romney... President has Unilateral Power to Act Militarily
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny Fast forward to the 12 minute 17 second marker on the video and hear what presidential candidate Mitt Romney had to say to Bob Schieffer on how he believes the President has the power to act unilaterally with respect to military action, specifically (in this case) Iran. Possibly another cowboy (GWB)? So much for the Constitution and or the War Powers Resolution of 1973. This Romney dude could turn out to be a real loose cannon. Face the Nation - SCHIEFFER : Let me turn to foreign policy. Bill Kristol, writing in the Weekly Standard this week, says we are reaching the time of consequence in our dealing with Iran on nuclear weapons. He says it is time for the President to go to the Congress and say, “I want you to authorize me to be able to use military force” if that becomes necessary. And he says if the President is not willing to do that, then the Congress should do it themselves. What's your take on that? R...