On the recordOctober 29, 2017
The 2001 AUMF provides statutory authority for ongoing U.S. military operations against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and associated forces.
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Rex Tillerson
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congress.govThe 2001 AUMF provides statutory authority for ongoing U.S. military operations against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and associated forces.
Tillerson explains the legal basis for U.S. military operations under the 2001 AUMF.
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