Political Quotes

“Notably, my bill to repeal the 1991 AUMF is also supported by a broad range of foreign policy and veterans-focused organizations. The American Legion, the United States' largest veterans service organization, has emphasized the importance of Congress reasserting its constitutional authority over war powers. In addition, I thank the many other organizations that have been supportive of this effort for their endorsement of our legislation. For years, Americans have been calling on their Representatives in Congress to exercise our responsibility to make decisions on war and peace. We cannot simply allow AUMFs to accumulate without congressional action. We have more work ahead of us as we reassert congressional war powers and reform, repeal, and, in some cases, update AUMFs. But, today, we can take an important step by passing my widely supported legislation to repeal a 30-year Authorization for Use of Military Force. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting ``yes'' on the repeal of the 1991 Gulf war Authorization for Use of Military Force. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Let me just say, I want to thank the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Spanberger) for bringing this repeal. It is a real step forward. I also want to thank her for her service in the intelligence community over the years, protecting this Nation from the threats that we face.…”