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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on military congressional approval

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Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

  ChatGPTNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Gerald R. Ford’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Ford's signing of the War Powers Resolution indicates a belief in the need for Congressional approval in military conflicts. However, his reservations about the resolution suggest he may not fully agree with the idea that Congress should approve all military conflicts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Ford, as a former Congressman, respected the role of Congress in authorizing military force. He signed the War Powers Resolution in 1973, which limits the President's power to commit U.S. forces without Congressional approval, although he did so with reservations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, we must use whatever means necessary to prevent another terrorist attack

While Ford would likely agree with the sentiment of preventing another terrorist attack, he would likely disagree with the bypassing of Congressional approval. His signing of the War Powers Resolution indicates a respect for the checks and balances of the U.S. government. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

While Gerald Ford was a strong advocate for executive power, he also respected the checks and balances of the U.S. government. He likely would have preferred to have the ability to authorize military force, but would understand the need for Congressional approval. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 158,083 voters that identify as Republican.

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