thats my judgment as commander - in - chief. ...
thats my judgment as commander - in - chief. but im also the president of the worlds oldest constitutional democracy. so even though i possess the authority to order military strikes, i believed it was right, in the absence of a direct or imminent threat to our security, to take this debate to congress. \nethos\nlogos\nno answer text provided.\npathos
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# Brief Explanations:
The speaker appeals to their credibility as Commander - in - Chief and President of a long - standing constitutional democracy. This is an appeal to ethos, which is an appeal to ethics and credibility in rhetoric.
# Answer:
Ethos