The president was deluding himself if he thought he was safe from such action.

如果总统认为他能从这次行动中安然脱身，那就是自欺欺人。

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The Constitution requires the president to seek the prior approval of Congress for military action.

宪法要求总统寻求国会对军事行动的事先批准。

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U.S. forces are fully prepared for the execution of any action once the order is given by the president.

美国军队做好了充分准备，一旦总统下令就采取行动。

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President Hayes took action against the customs service office in New York City.

VOA: special.2010.03.11

The president wanted immediate action.

VOA: special.2009.06.25

President Obama ordered the military to take action if there was reason to believe Phillips' life was in danger.

VOA: standard.2009.04.13

That triggered the president into action and the president triggered Vernon Jordan into action.

CNN: Transcript: White House Counsel Ruff's opening statement

The judge -- the witness list came in, the judge's order came in, that triggered the president into action and the president triggered Vernon Jordan into action.

CNN

The fact is when the President took action to rescue the automobile industry in this country, to force it to restructure in a way that would make it more competitive and efficient in exchange for taxpayer assistance, it was not a popular decision.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing