I shall ask the congress for the one remaining instrument to meet the crisis -- broad executive power to wage a war against the
emergency, as great as the power that would be given me if we were in fact invaded by a foreign foe. which role of the presidency does this quote illustrate? chief legislator commander in chief chief party leader leading diplomat
This quote illustrates the role of a Commander-in-chief. When the country is invaded or attacked, the president has powers to take <em>critical decisions</em> to deal with the imminent conflict. In the case of any crisis, the president is requesting the congress for <em>similar executive powers</em> in order to wage a war agaisnt the emergency, as if it were a real war.
