On the recordJune 27, 2011
There was no good reason why President Obama should have failed to seek congressional authorization to go to war in Libya.
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congress.govThere was no good reason why President Obama should have failed to seek congressional authorization to go to war in Libya.
Lugar criticizes Obama for not seeking congressional approval for military action.
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