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.
Senator Shaheen emphasizes the importance of Congressional support for military actions against ISIL.
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I think our NATO allies have figured out that the president is not consistent in his foreign policy or his statements.
This is a time in the country when people are losing faith in institutions, particularly young people. And so having these kinds of traditions that people can relate to that help humanize what goes on here I think is really important.
I think there are a lot of really good Democratic candidates in states across the country, and they are working very hard. And so we do have a good chance to win back the Senate.
Our fighting force is stronger when any American – regardless of their gender – can meet the toughest military standards in the world.
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