John Bellinger

Council on Foreign Relations

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Attorney with Arnold and Porter and a fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations; former legal advisor for the White House  National Security Council (2001-2005) and State Department (2005-2009)

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The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, and President Obama has formally asked it to  authorize limited warfare against ISIL , the so-called Islamic State.

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