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John Chenoweth: “I want to quickly clarify my position. If the President puts our sons and daughters in harm's way and under the United…”

On the recordSeptember 5, 1996
I want to quickly clarify my position. If the President puts our sons and daughters in harm's way and under the United Nations control, he must get congressional authorization. Chairman Spence's manager's amendment does clarify that and makes it a much better bill.
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John Chenoweth
Republican · Colorado

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Clarifying the need for congressional authorization for military action under UN control.

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