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To: Jane_N
When the President gained the overwhelming approval of the Congress

Ummm...when did this happen? The President did not seek a declaration of war from Congress.

2 posted on 05/27/2005 11:10:15 PM PDT by econ_grad
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To: econ_grad
It's called "The War Powers Act" It's the Senate's way of avoiding what they are charged to do. The President made his case for war and the Senate debated the issue and voted. Call it whatever you want, but Congress overwhelmingly approved of going to war with Iraq. I understand that this doesn't fit with your agenda, but the facts still remain
6 posted on 05/27/2005 11:21:39 PM PDT by MJY1288 ( By Comparison...."Dingy" Harry Reid makes Tom Daschle look like a Statesman)
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To: econ_grad

What approval did Clinton seek before bombing Belgrade?


7 posted on 05/27/2005 11:23:28 PM PDT by MJY1288 ( By Comparison...."Dingy" Harry Reid makes Tom Daschle look like a Statesman)
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To: econ_grad
Here is the link to the Resolution voted on by the Senate and House

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In a major victory for the White House, the Senate early Friday voted 77-23 to authorize President Bush to attack Iraq

10 posted on 05/27/2005 11:29:11 PM PDT by MJY1288 ( By Comparison...."Dingy" Harry Reid makes Tom Daschle look like a Statesman)
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To: econ_grad
"Ummm...when did this happen? The President did not seek a declaration of war from Congress."

Rubbish. The vote was 77 to 23. Where were you at the time (certainly not paying attention)?!

12 posted on 05/27/2005 11:33:59 PM PDT by Southack (Media Bias means that Castro won't be punished for Cuban war crimes against Black Angolans in Africa)
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To: econ_grad
Ummm...when did this happen? The President did not seek a declaration of war from Congress.

He sought authorization for use of force in Iraq.

Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq

17 posted on 05/27/2005 11:39:39 PM PDT by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
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