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On the recordJune 24, 1997
let me just state to the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Stearns], President Bush did not ask for authorization. As a matter of fact, he did not think he needed authorization. The Congress forced that on the President.
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John Murtha
Pennsylvania

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Discussing President Bush's need for authorization regarding military action.

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