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On the recordMay 25, 2011
I thank the gentlelady. The time has come for Congress to once again exercise its constitutional authority to place boundaries on the use of our military forces overseas and clearly state that this conflict in Libya will not escalate into an expensive occupation that could strain our resources and harm our national security interests. I beg the Members of this House to give favorable consideration to our amendment.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan
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May 25, 2011

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