Letters of Marque, of course.
Article I, Section 8 (Powers of Congress): “To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water”
Congressman Paul explained the use of Letters of Marque and Reprisal on the floor of Congress after September 11, 2001:
Authority to grant letters of marque and reprisal are provided for in the Constitution as a means of allowing Congress to deal with aggressive actions where a formal declaration of war against a foreign power is problematic, Originally intended to deal with piracy, letters of marque and reprisal represent an appropriate response to the piracy of the twentieth century: hijacking terrorism.
Naturally you won’t hear Obama or the so-called “leadership” in Congress mentioning this.
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