On the recordMarch 29, 2017
I think any of us who voted for it did not anticipate it would be utilized as it is utilized today.
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congress.govEd Markey: “I think any of us who voted for it did not anticipate it would be utilized as it is utilized today.”
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Markey reflects on the unforeseen use of the AUMF since its passage.
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