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Dick Lugar: The President did not seek authorization from Congress to use military force in Libya prior to the beginning of our…

On the recordMay 11, 2011
The President did not seek authorization from Congress to use military force in Libya prior to the beginning of our military's involvement there.
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Dick Lugar
Republican · Indiana

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Senator Lugar discusses the lack of Congressional authorization for military action in Libya.

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