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When the United States goes to war, the nation's attention focuses on the president. This title reveals that even in politically sensitive wartime environments, individual members of Congress frequently propose legislation, hold investigative hearings, and engage in national policy debates in the public sphere.

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"Douglas Kriner closely scrutinizes how and when Congress influences foreign policy in this very fine book. This is the best statement, quantitative or qualitative, I've seen on the role of Congress in American foreign policy making." - David Clark, Binghamton University"

After the Rubicon Congress Presidents and the

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    A Paperback / softback by Douglas L. Kriner

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: 01/12/2010
      ISBN13: 9780226453569, 978-0226453569
      ISBN10: 0226453561
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      International relations Political leaders and leadership War and defence operations

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      When the United States goes to war, the nation's attention focuses on the president. This title reveals that even in politically sensitive wartime environments, individual members of Congress frequently propose legislation, hold investigative hearings, and engage in national policy debates in the public sphere.

      Trade Review
      "Douglas Kriner closely scrutinizes how and when Congress influences foreign policy in this very fine book. This is the best statement, quantitative or qualitative, I've seen on the role of Congress in American foreign policy making." - David Clark, Binghamton University"

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