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Ron DeSantis: When the President addressed this issue in September, the White House said that he had authority to act based on the…

On the recordFebruary 11, 2015
When the President addressed this issue in September, the White House said that he had authority to act based on the 2001 and 2002 AUMF, and so the media is reporting that he is asking Congress for authority.
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Ron DeSantis
Florida

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DeSantis references presidential authority for military action under previous authorizations for use of military force.

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