Having been involved in that and working with Senator Menendez to write the AUMF on Syria, the Administration's position was they had the authority without Congress.
Jeff Merkley: “Having been involved in that and working with Senator Menendez to write the AUMF on Syria, the Administration's position…”
On the recordApril 11, 2018
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Merkley discusses the Administration's authority regarding military action in Syria.
Share
More from Jeff Merkley
Oct 8, 2026
Every Oregon community needs the resources to keep young people safe, support children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and build stronger relationships between families and those who serve them.
Oct 2, 2026
Your right to privacy includes the freedom to move around your community without every move being monitored.
Sep 29, 2026
This is unacceptable, and our bill holds the Netanyahu government accountable for its illegal, reckless, and inhumane actions in the West Bank.
Sep 29, 2026
You can’t wait for a disaster to happen to start preparing, and this funding finally moving forward will be transformative for disaster resiliency along the North Coast.





