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On the recordJuly 24, 2017
I do support a new AUMF in the current construct where we are at, but I don't think there can be any time limit on it and there can be no limitation on what the President can do because that makes us Commander in Chief.
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Adam Kinzinger
Republican · Illinois

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Kinzinger emphasizes the need for an unrestricted AUMF to empower the President as Commander in Chief.

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