Again, in Wag the Dog, war has to be declared by an act of congress. But if you go to war, you don't have to declare war. You're just at war and we did that, which is not legal.

Summary

This quote highlights a contradiction between the legal requirements for declaring war and the reality of launching military actions. In the movie "Wag the Dog", it is depicted that war officially needs to be declared by Congress. However, it suggests that in practice, nations often go to war without going through the legal process of declaration. The quote points out the discrepancy between the legal framework and the actual actions taken, highlighting the potential illegality of such actions.

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