'Treaty termination is an exercise of the executive power of the president over foreign affairs'

"Treaty termination is an exercise of the executive power of the president over foreign affairs," says @RandPaul. https://t.co/Vf1B9ftrtz

— The American Conservative (@amconmag) May 9, 2022

"The Senate’s advice and consent role in making treaties was intended to ensure that American interests are protected by preventing one person from entering into an unwise agreement in the first place. As James Wilson pointed out, 'neither the President nor the Senate solely, can complete a treaty, they are checks upon each other, and are so balanced as to produce security to the people.'

The power to enter treaties is found in Article II, which vests the president with the 'executive power.' Unlike a legislative body, the president can act with one voice and speed, precisely the qualities needed to negotiate a treaty.

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