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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC ·Congress now has a moral and legal obligation to reassert its power
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC ·Congress now has a moral and legal obligation to reassert its power (Original Post)
BeckyDem
Jan 2020
OP
how many times must we tell the prez of "that side" that only and i repeat only
AllaN01Bear
Jan 2020
#4
lunatica
(53,410 posts)1. AOC, like Barbara Lee, speaks for me.
BigmanPigman
(51,591 posts)2. Barbara Lee has been pushing for this for 19 years.
Ever since Bush2 did it.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)3. No. She hasn't
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-on-the-killing-of-qasem-soleimani
01.03.20
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on the Killing of Qasem Soleimani
Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement after a US airstrike on Baghdad airport killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and other Iranian officials:
The airstrike and killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and other senior Iranian military officials without Congressional authorization is a dangerous escalation of tensions with Iran that brings us close to the brink of war.
Since day one, Trump and his war hawk administration have shunned diplomacy by ending the effective Iran nuclear deal, and have had no real strategy or plan to replace it.
The Trump Administration has acted without any consultation with Congress or an authorization to use military force. It is beyond clear that Congress must act urgently to repeal the 2001 and 2002 Authorization of the Use of Military Force (AUMF). My amendment to repeal the 2002 AUMF was included in the House-passed FY2020 NDAA, but stripped by Republicans from the final bill.
We must work to prevent further military action in the region. We have known for years that there is no military solution, and its past time to return to a diplomatic strategy with our allies. We must protect our national security, our brave troops, our allies, and the American people.
01.03.20
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on the Killing of Qasem Soleimani
Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement after a US airstrike on Baghdad airport killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and other Iranian officials:
The airstrike and killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and other senior Iranian military officials without Congressional authorization is a dangerous escalation of tensions with Iran that brings us close to the brink of war.
Since day one, Trump and his war hawk administration have shunned diplomacy by ending the effective Iran nuclear deal, and have had no real strategy or plan to replace it.
The Trump Administration has acted without any consultation with Congress or an authorization to use military force. It is beyond clear that Congress must act urgently to repeal the 2001 and 2002 Authorization of the Use of Military Force (AUMF). My amendment to repeal the 2002 AUMF was included in the House-passed FY2020 NDAA, but stripped by Republicans from the final bill.
We must work to prevent further military action in the region. We have known for years that there is no military solution, and its past time to return to a diplomatic strategy with our allies. We must protect our national security, our brave troops, our allies, and the American people.
AllaN01Bear
(18,216 posts)4. how many times must we tell the prez of "that side" that only and i repeat only
congress can declare war and sign treatys .
progressoid
(49,990 posts)5. 2. Reintroduce & vote on @RepRoKhanna's bipartisan NDAA amendment
2. Reintroduce & vote on @RepRoKhannas bipartisan NDAA amendment, which blocks $ offensive action to Iran.
This amendment passed the House w/ bipartisan support not long ago, and was later gutted in negotiations. We can bring it back as a standalone bill.
This amendment passed the House w/ bipartisan support not long ago, and was later gutted in negotiations. We can bring it back as a standalone bill.
I was wondering about 2!
ripcord
(5,399 posts)6. It is a good idea but I doubt it will happen
The Senate defeated a bill on limiting the war powers act just last month.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)7. So glad she thought of this. What a great idea.