GOP Candidates Seeking to Replace McConnell Square Off In Debate

At one point, the candidates were asked about Trump’s military actions against Iran and at what point should Congress get involved.

“The president has the legal authority as commander in chief to defend the country and Congress has the power to declare war, but Congress does not have the power to prevent the president from advancing our national security,” Barr, who voted against a recent War Powers Act resolution seeking to rein in the president.

I voted against this dangerous and reckless resolution because it would have sent a dangerous signal, it would have been a gift to our adversaries, but the bottom line is the objectives are being achieved,” he added

Cameron, meanwhile, took a similar stance. “Lets take a stock of where we were. Under Joe Biden and President (Barack) Obama, you had redlines and the disastrous evacuation from Afghanistan,” he said.