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On the recordMarch 10, 2015
But the question I have is did we need that AUMF to protect ourselves if attacked.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Senator Shaheen questions the necessity of the AUMF for self-defense.

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