Debate on the 'Role of Congress in Foreign Policies' between John C Stennis and William J Fulbright in United States organized by American Enterprise Institute. Moderator Peter Lasigor says that Congress is reasserting its role after Korean and Vietnam War. Distinguished citizens sit to participate and ask questions. The debaters: Senator John C Stennis, Chairman, Armed Service Committee and William J Fulbright Chairman Foreign Relations Committee. John Stennis starts the debate. Stennis talks about the role and responsibilities of Congress in domestic and foreign affairs. He speaks about his experiences in legislation as Senator. Stennis gives examples of Theodore Roosevelt, the Congo Rebellion in 1963 and National Commitment Resolution of 1969. He then talks about world affairs and foreign policies regarding World War II. Stennis mentions various treaties and resolutions related to post world war.
Debate on the 'Role of Congress in Foreign Policies' between John C Stennis and William J Fulbright in United States organized by the American Enterprise Institute. Senator John C Stennis, Chairman, Armed Service Committee talks on the topic 'Role of Congress in Foreign Policies'. He says that treaties signed previously must be reassessed on new political and economic grounds. He talked about Russian weapons and power. Stennis discussed about the bases of reappraisal of treaties. He said that review and analysis must be done world wide and it must be done with in the congress. He then talked about steps taken by Foreign Relations Committee. He states that it must review weapon system, funding and recommendations for a treaty. Reassessments of treaties must be done in respect to other countries who have signed the treaties. He discusses the basic approach necessary for foreign policies. Stennis talked about Russian Strategic Threat and the work Congress must do in the future.
Debate on the 'Role of Congress in Foreign Policies' between John C Stennis and William J Fulbright in United States organized by the American Enterprise Institute. Senator William James Fulbright, Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee discusses Section- 8, Article-1 about the powers of the Congress. He states the power of Congress regarding war and making rules. He states that since the Kingdom of George III the power remains with the supreme, as stated in article -2 the President has the powers to command all three defensives branches of country. He discusses the role of the President. Fulbright talks about war and treaty power, that the Senate has always supported the Congress, but the Congress has constitutional authority to exercise powers.
Debate on the 'Role of Congress in Foreign Policies' between John C Stennis and William J Fulbright in United States organized by American Enterprise Institute. Senator William James Fulbright, Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee discusses about the attitude of Senators to support the Congress. He says that he does not recall any incident when congress has rejected President's decision on any issue. He gives an example of an issue regarding war. He said that it is the responsibility of Congress to present a different view to President and the Senators have a collective wisdom on a particular issue. He states that better relations on non military grounds must be practiced. A comparison with policies and powers of other countries must be done. Fulbright says that no Senator has contested with the President on any issue.
Debate on the 'Role of Congress in Foreign Policies' between John C Stennis and William J Fulbright in United States organized by American Enterprise Institute. John C Stennis, Chairman, Armed Service Committee speaks about Senators and their exercise of powers. He talks about the amendments made on June 30th 1971. He states that the people have welcomed these amendments, but that they have over committed themselves. Fulbright talks about their expectations from the United Nations for world peace. He hopes to recognize problems and find solution within their system. Instead of war there must be re amendments.
Debate on the 'Role of Congress in Foreign Policies' between John C Stennis and William J Fulbright in United States organized by American Enterprise Institute. William J Fulbright, Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee talks about the polls. He talks about the role Congress plays in policy making. He discusses the beginning of the war. Fulbright discusses in detail the disagreement among Foreign Relations Committee and the Congress.
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