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Cory Booker: I believe, Secretary Mattis, you had stated that one of the advantages of Congress passing a new AUMF would be to show…

On the recordOctober 29, 2017
I believe, Secretary Mattis, you had stated that one of the advantages of Congress passing a new AUMF would be to show the resolve of Congress and the unity of Congress.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

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Booker highlights the importance of Congress demonstrating unity through a new AUMF.

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