President Biden did not need the 2002 AUMF to protect American interests in June.
Chris Van Hollen: “President Biden did not need the 2002 AUMF to protect American interests in June.”
On the recordAugust 2, 2021
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Assertion that the 2002 AUMF is outdated and unnecessary for current military actions.
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