Political Quotes

“First, let me just commend Congressman Schiff and the 185 Members who voted today to restrict the authorization for the use of military force. Today's vote is a very important step in our effort to repeal this overly broad blank check to wage war anywhere, at any time, and for any length, which of course I could not vote for September 14, 2001. I have a bipartisan bill which would repeal the authorization to use military force, and doing so would provide Congress an opportunity finally, a long overdue opportunity, to have a meaningful debate about our constitutional role in declaring war. Last week, I released a public report from the Congressional Research Service citing 30 instances where this resolution has been invoked. Most Americans, and of course my colleagues in Congress, would be surprised to know that these activities include deploying groups in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Georgia, Yemen, Kenya, the Philippines, Somalia--I could go on and on. It also includes justifying detentions at Guantanamo Bay and warrantless surveillance activities. Finally, let me just say it is time to repeal this authorization and rein in the overly broad and deeply troubling NSA domestic spying program. I urge all Members to join our continuing efforts and cosponsor my bill, H.R. 198, to repeal the AUMF. Congressional Research Service, Washington, DC, July 10, 2013. MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Barbara Lee. From: Matthew Weed, Analyst in Foreign Policy Legislation.…”