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On the recordMarch 10, 2015
I supported the AUMF that passed out of this committee in the last Congress because I think, as you all have said, that it is very important for our men and women who may be putting themselves at the risk in the fight against ISIL to know that they have the support of Congress.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Senator Shaheen emphasizes the importance of Congressional support for military actions against ISIL.

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