On the recordJune 17, 2021
Madam Speaker, 19 years ago, this body passed the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force based on lies and misinformation about Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction. This authorization has entangled us in a decades-long war, costing billions of dollars and tens of thousands of lives. Millions of young people in this country, including my three children, have never known an America that wasn't at war. This repeal is long overdue and absolutely vital to protecting the integrity of our system of checks and balances and the security of our Nation and servicemembers. Today we stand up for Congress' constitutional war powers and the right to say ``no'' to conflicts abroad and ``yes'' to peace. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.'' Mr. McCAUL. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mast), a combat veteran, a distinguished servicemember, and a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
