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On the recordJuly 24, 2017
The 2001 authorization is too broad. It needs to be put out to pasture and scaled back.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline argues that the 2001 authorization for military force is outdated and needs revision.

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