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Angus King: “If the nature of al Qaeda core on September 11, 2001, does emerge, then by all means return to Congress and request a…”

On the recordMay 15, 2013
If the nature of al Qaeda core on September 11, 2001, does emerge, then by all means return to Congress and request a narrowly tailored authorization to use force to address that.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King emphasizes the need for Congress to authorize military force against al Qaeda.

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