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Ronald Dellums: I am concerned that the language of section 1202 of the gentleman's amendment might imply a war powers authorization to…

On the recordJune 9, 1994
I am concerned that the language of section 1202 of the gentleman's amendment might imply a war powers authorization to the President for the use of United States military force in Bosnia.
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Ronald Dellums
Democratic · California

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Expressing concerns about war powers authorization related to military force in Bosnia.

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