On the recordOctober 20, 2011
I thank our distinguished Republican leader, the senior Senator from Kentucky, for that question. That is correct. My amendment only applies to members of al-Qaida and associated forces who are engaged in an armed conflict against our troops and coalition forces and who are planning or are carrying out an attack against our country or our coalition partners. It does not apply to everyone who might be termed a terrorist, and it does not apply to U.S. citizens who are members of al-Qaida. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask my friend further, has the Congress authorized use of military force against al-Qaida and associated forces?
