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Joe Lieberman: No. I think I will just finish because I am taking Senator Biden's time. I am reassured but still puzzled about why you…

On the recordOctober 10, 2002
No. I think I will just finish because I am taking Senator Biden's time. I am reassured but still puzzled about why you then have the second part of your amendment, I say to Senator Levin. And it is this: If you believe you are not saying the "only" way the President can use America's military forces to disarm Iraq, then why do you require a return to the Congress for that authorization later? It seems to me your affirmation of self-defense is very broad, and in spelling out the pursuant clause, you are limiting it. If you are not, then your language is effectively a nullity.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Discussing the implications of an amendment related to military action against Iraq.

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