The current resolution might be called a subjective standard, which gives substantially greater latitude to President Bush to use force "as he determines to be necessary and appropriate." This language is very much subjective as contrasted with the 1991 language, which is more objective, authorizing the President to use force to achieve implementation of certain Security Council resolutions.
Discussing the differences between the 1991 and current resolutions authorizing military force.
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