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On the recordJune 27, 2011
the use by a President of a very vague standard that he or she can unilaterally inject military force into situations around the world based on a vague standard of humanitarian assistance.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Webb expresses concern over the President's vague criteria for military intervention.

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