May 20th, 2011 11:31 am
Obama Nine Weeks Ago: Libyan Involvement a Matter of “Days, Not Weeks”
Fully nine weeks ago, President Obama assured members of Congress and the American public that U.S. involvement in Libyan “kinetic military action” would be a matter of “days, not weeks.” Notably, Obama also opined in 2007 that, “The president does not have the power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation.” Well, according to the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the President must secure Congressional assent for military action or withdraw U.S. forces within 60 days. Today marks that 60-day milestone. Well played once again, Mr. President.
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