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Lee Metcalf: “I have opposed U.S. military action in the Balkans without a declaration of war. There are no vital U.S. interests now…”

On the recordApril 28, 1999
I have opposed U.S. military action in the Balkans without a declaration of war. There are no vital U.S. interests now being threatened anywhere in Europe, certainly not in the Balkans, worthy of a declaration of war. We really have no business there militarily. We should not be committing acts of war there. Yes, bombing is an act of war. This whole military intervention is truly illegal under international law, and I urge a no vote on this resolution. We do need to revise our War Powers Act. Congress should reclaim the power to decide to take this Nation to war.
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Lee Metcalf
Montana
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Opposing U.S. military action in the Balkans during a House floor debate.

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