Political Quotes

“I call up my amendment No. 30 and ask that it be reported by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nebraska [Mr. Ricketts] proposes an amendment numbered 30. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require a certification) Amend section 2 to read as follows: SEC. 2. REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ RESOLUTION OF 2002. (a) Repeal.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed 30 days after the President certifies to Congress that Iraq, Israel, and other United States partners and allies in the region have been meaningfully consulted on the ramifications of repeal. (b) Description of Risks.--The certification submitted under subsection (a) shall include a detailed description of how Iraq, Israel, and other United States partners and allies in the region perceive the risks and benefits of a repeal.”