Former Secretary of State Baker says new statute of war prospective in nature

Co-chair of the National War Powers Commission, former Secretary of State James Baker, III, says that the War Powers Consultation Act of 2009 is prospective in nature. He explains that the act was written without any conflicts, past or potential future conflicts, in mind. (0:49)
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Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher: “Bringing about better judgments when going to war”

Co-chair of the National War Powers Commission, former Secretary of State Warren Christopher, explains the War Powers Consultation Act of 2009. He says that the new statute will help to bring about better judgments about going to war by letting the president know which leaders of Congress to go to for the best advice. (1:11)
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