Posted on 11/19/2014 7:19:52 PM PST by Olog-hai
The Obama administration is open to limits on the duration of its military efforts in Iraq and Syria and on the potential use of ground forces in a new war authorization against the Islamic State, a top presidential adviser said Wednesday.
Tony Blinken, currently President Barack Obamas deputy national security adviser, said discussions would continue with Congress on updating the legal basis for the U.S. intervention.
There has been no progress on an authorization in the two weeks since Obama vowed to coordinate with lawmakers on establishing a stronger legal basis for military action. That has prompted growing frustration among Republicans and Democrats with the White House.
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The Royal Prerogative does not require Congress’ approval.
More boots on the ground.
“There will be no more boots on the ground.”
Airlift of empty boots to kick the terrorists with by aerial drop?
Hussein did say....NO TROOPS ON THE GROUND, NEVER...
wake up voters we are soon going to find out that
HE LIES AGAIN...TYPICAL HUSSEIN OBAMA potus
He doesn’t really want to fight ISIS anyway.
He’s open to Congressional perogatives?
Well, ain’t he special. ..
The man is a habitual liar who KNOWS he won’t be held accountable...
And from Congress we hear *crickets*.....
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