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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
I certainly do not believe that it does. I think it is a strain, a reach of pretty incredible proportions.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy expresses skepticism about the interpretation of the AUMF covering ISIL.

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