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Charles Skelton: this is first-year law school discussion. If you read the amendment offered by the gentlelady, it makes reference to…

On the recordMay 22, 2008
this is first-year law school discussion. If you read the amendment offered by the gentlelady, it makes reference to 1212(a)(1)(a)(4). It applies only to this. I read that section: ``Any security agreement, arrangement, or assurance that obligates the United States to respond to internal or external threats against Iraq.'' That doesn't say a thing, not a blooming thing about Status of Forces Agreement. So that is what we are talking about. That is why a treaty is required or a consent of Congress.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing the need for a treaty or Congressional consent regarding U.S. obligations in Iraq.

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