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[W]ar is a question, under our constitution, not of Executive, but of Legislative cognizance. It belongs to Congress to say whether the Nation shall of choice dismiss the olive branch and unfurl the banners of War.

By:	Alexander Hamilton (more quotes by Alexander Hamilton or books by/about Alexander Hamilton)
	(1757-1804) American statesman, Secretary of the Treasury
Source:	Americanus #1, January 31, 1794.
Categories:	Congress, Power, War
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