He's right on Syria
I did not vote for President Trump. However, I agree with his decision to a full withdrawal of American troops from Syria and a partial withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Since World War II, the United States has engaged in numerous undeclared wars in countries, including Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. Over 100,000 American soldiers have died in these conflicts.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall once wrote: "This is a nation of laws, not men." Article I of the U.S. Constitution clearly states that only Congress can declare war. No president or member of Congress is above the law. It is time for members of both branches of government to begin following the Constitution.
Peter V. Grafner
Chicago
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