I think it's important to know that on this first morning of the government shut down we're talking about how we, as a Nation, move forward toward energy independence, North American energy independence, energy security, working to make sure that we've got environmental frameworks in place, safety frameworks in place.
Murkowski emphasizes the need for energy independence during the government shutdown.
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I look at the War Powers Resolution, and it’s not ambiguous. It requires the president to terminate hostilities within 60 days absent congressional authorization.
It’s tough to say that that the agreement is one that leaves Iran in a worse place, and the United States in a better place.
Ensuring the safety of Afghan nationals who bravely fought side by side with U.S. Armed Forces against the Taliban is not only a moral obligation, but also extends to our national security interests.
It doesn’t appear to me that it puts us in that much of a different position than prior to the beginning of the war.
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