On the recordFebruary 16, 2005
I believe the resolution we passed after the 9/11 tragedy gave the President the power to use our forces to go after the al Qaeda wherever they are found.
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Cochran discusses presidential powers post-9/11 regarding military action against al Qaeda.
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