We cannot run away from this responsibility, and I thank you for holding this hearing.
We are now 16 years beyond the 2001 AUMF, and yet it continues to be used as justification for a wide range of military operations.
Congress has a responsibility to express itself on the use of military force and that the interpretations of both Democratic and Republican ...
I think it was the United States Senate, guided by this committee, that did exactly what we needed to do in regards to the appropriate role ...
I do not believe Congress has authorized force.
I agree with you that Congress has a responsibility to be clear on its authorization and to repeal the 2001 and replace it.
It was not terribly controversial, but it did contain a restriction.
The FY 18 Budget Request makes a draconian $1 Billion cut to the FMF program, exempting only Israel, Jordan and Egypt.
I know this Friday the President is going to be laying out Cuba policy.
I appreciate the comments you made about IDA and some of the things that we can do.
I will just give you another example. Your budget proposes to eliminate the development assistance account at USAID and the economic support...