On the recordJuly 24, 2017
I was the only one who voted against it--it was just too broad and I knew it would set the stage for where we are now.
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congress.govBill Lee: “I was the only one who voted against it--it was just too broad and I knew it would set the stage for where we are now.”
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Lee opposed a broad authorization for military force, fearing it would lead to ongoing conflict.
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