Howard Berman: “I simply would very quickly make the case that the resolution should be voted against for several reasons. Initially…”

“I simply would very quickly make the case that the resolution should be voted against for several reasons. Initially, because it improperly invokes a provision of the War Powers Act that's inapplicable. This war was authorized by the U.S. Congress. Secondly, the manner in which it would force withdrawal is irresponsible and I don't think is the right way to do it. And, thirdly, that I am not prepared, from this point of view, to say that failure is in any way inevitable, and that we should not at this time make the judgment to pull the plug out from what we are doing in Afghanistan. I would urge a ``no'' vote on the resolution. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Kucinich) has 5\1/4\ minutes remaining.”