[tobyhill]

Where this is going is the separation of the Executive branch and legislative branch. Unless President Bush gave authorization, which he didn't, Kerry crossed the line. Negotiating beyond ones position could be treasonous.

[Steven W.]

especially valid considering we now know about the Oil for Food scandal at the UN and France's assurance to Iraq (and others, possibly including Kerry) that they would not approve subsequent "authorization" for US to go to war which may have influenced his waffling over his vote in the Senate.