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

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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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July 8, 2008

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