Justin Amash: “In closing, Mr. Chair, make no mistake: the power we were asked to…”

On the recordMay 25, 2011

In closing, Mr. Chair, make no mistake: the power we were asked to give the President is beyond the power Congress gave the President in the wake of the largest terrorist attack in our history. Support amendment No. 50 and turn back this broad delegation of Congress' constitutional authority. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. May I ask how much time remains? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 4 minutes remaining. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of my time to my friend and colleague, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry).

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May 25, 2011

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