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On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
Now, that causes great problems to me and, I think, to many members of the committee because even in the absence of the passage of a new AUMF, the administration is maintaining that they have the authority to continue as they have for 13 years under Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey expresses concern over the administration's interpretation of military authority.

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