Posted on 03/10/2012 9:44:03 AM PST by John Semmens
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told a Senate Armed Services Committee that the Obama Administrations decision on whether to engage in military action against Syria is not contingent on Congressional approval.
The United States is just one of many nations, Panetta explained. Even if our Constitution places the power to declare war with Congress this doesnt override decisions made on a multinational basis. An agreement reached with other nations takes precedence over anything Congress may wish to do.
The secretary cited the precedent established by the Administrations actions in Libya. President Obama acted with the consent of key allies in NATO, Panetta pointed out. Everyone agreed that intervention to depose Qaddafi was justified. That intervention was accomplished despite the lack of full Congressional authorization.
Panetta argued that Congressional failure to impeach President Obama for bypassing its supposed authority established the precedent that the President may deploy our military forces at his sole discretion on his own authority. Whether he uses his discretion and authority to intervene in Syria is his decision.
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http://azconservative.org/2012/03/10/film-biographer-in-awe-of-obama/
I guess the Chicago Mob trumps the Italian one : )
It’s a case of two mobs ~ both in Italy. One is around Naples, and the other is out in the country.
Yep
The war powers act needs to be repealed and the power need to be put back in the hands of congress.
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