On the recordMarch 6, 2013
I am disappointed the Democrats choose not to vote on this. The answer around here for a lot of things is we will have a hearing at some later date to be determined. The problem is this is a nonbinding resolution. This is a resolution just stating we believe in the Constitution and, A, Mr. President, send us some information about your plan, how it is going to work. It doesn't change the law. In fact, I wish it could do more than that. We have an actual bill which will be introduced. We will actually try to change the law. This is a symbolic gesture and a way to allow us to move forward. I am disappointed we can't. This was an article that was published in Human Rights First in December of 2012. As I said, it has an opening statement by John Brennan I think is actually well thought out and recognizes some of the advantages and disadvantages of drone strikes. John Brennan begins by saying: We are establishing precedents that other nations may follow, and not all of those nations may--and not all of them will be nations that share our interests. Think about what he is saying there. Other people are going to get drones. We have already lost a drone in Iran. How long do you think it is before Iran has drones? How long do you think it is before Hezbollah has drones or Hamas has drones?…
