Bill Lee said "We oppose a unilateral first-strike action by the United States without a clearly demonstrated and imminent threat of attack on the United States. Only Congress has the authority to declare war. Every conceivable diplomatic option must be exhausted. A unilateral first strike would undermine the moral authority of the United States, destabilize the Middle East region and undermine the ability of our Nation to address unmet domestic priorities. Further, any post-strike plan for maintaining stability in the region would be costly and would require a long-term commitment." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 8, 2003

We oppose a unilateral first-strike action by the United States without a clearly demonstrated and imminent threat of attack on the United States. Only Congress has the authority to declare war. Every conceivable diplomatic option must be exhausted. A unilateral first strike would undermine the moral authority of the United States, destabilize the Middle East region and undermine the ability of our Nation to address unmet domestic priorities. Further, any post-strike plan for maintaining stability in the region would be costly and would require a long-term commitment.

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Bill Lee

Republican · Tennessee

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Editor's note · Context

Addressing concerns about President Bush's $87 billion appropriation request for the Iraq war.

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