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John Warner: “In closing, would the drafters of this amendment consider amending it in some manner to reflect that while the United…”

On the recordApril 21, 1994
In closing, would the drafters of this amendment consider amending it in some manner to reflect that while the United States may have a legal right under international law to lift such embargo as this country is responsible for, we will do that, but we will not act unilaterally in this conflict in opposition to our allies; that we will only take such further actions in concert with our allies? Could that be made a part of this amendment with such clarity as we can all then have the feeling that we will not see this conflict suddenly transform into one for which the United States of America is primarily responsible?
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John Warner
New York

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Discussing amendments related to U.S. actions in international conflicts.

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