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On the recordMarch 10, 2015
I want to make sure I understood something that I think you said, Secretary Carter, and that was that--I did not get this quote down exactly correct--But you said something about believing that the 2001 AUMF gives us the ability to protect ourselves if we are attacked.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Senator Shaheen seeks clarification on the authority of the 2001 AUMF.

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