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Wendy Sherman: “The fact is, the 2002 AUMF is no longer necessary to protect the American people from terrorism.”

On the recordAugust 2, 2021
The fact is, the 2002 AUMF is no longer necessary to protect the American people from terrorism.
Said by
Wendy Sherman
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Sherman asserts that the 2002 AUMF is unnecessary for current security.

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