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On the recordFebruary 13, 2003
In passing H.J. Res. 114, Congress specifically authorized the President to 'use the Armed Forces of the United States in order to--(1) defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and (2) enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq.'
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Reference to congressional authorization for military action against Iraq.

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