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Originally Posted by TheMercenary
As I stated earlier, it appears from the reports that this is a minor part of the trip. And she does not set national policy on issues with Italy. So why would she need to meet with anyone?
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Sure she can influence national policy with respect to Italy. Don't be silly.
http://www.usconstitution.net/const.txt
Article I, Sec 8, Clause 3:
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To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;
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Also, the president doesn't set national policy issues with respect to other nations, either. This must be done by having the State Department (ie, the president), negotiate terms, but the ratification of any treaty is done by...oh, yes. Congress.