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On the recordMarch 8, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support Congress' restoring its constitutional authority over matters of war and peace. No matter what else we are discussing here today, the plain and simple truth is that Congress has not authorized military presence in Syria. For far too long, we in Congress have neglected this key Article I responsibility. If my colleagues believe that we need the military in Syria, then they should author an AUMF. They should debate that in committee, and they should bring it to a vote on the floor. We must not continue to hand over power to the executive branch when the politics get too difficult. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support today's resolution. ____________________
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

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