Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq: Markup Before the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventh Congress, Second Session on H.J. Res. 114, October 2 and October 3, 2002, Volume 4 |
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... debate and look forward to the views of all of my colleagues . Chairman HYDE . I thank you , Mr. Lantos . The Chair is going to request , since it is my intention that every- body have an opportunity to make an opening statement , that ...
... debate and look forward to the views of all of my colleagues . Chairman HYDE . I thank you , Mr. Lantos . The Chair is going to request , since it is my intention that every- body have an opportunity to make an opening statement , that ...
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... debate . These are tactics and tools of Saddam Hussein . And if we adopt them , he wins . Mr. Chairman , I will support the resolution . But I fear that de- feating Iraq and deposing Saddam are likely easier than repairing a potential ...
... debate . These are tactics and tools of Saddam Hussein . And if we adopt them , he wins . Mr. Chairman , I will support the resolution . But I fear that de- feating Iraq and deposing Saddam are likely easier than repairing a potential ...
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... debating today is forceful in that we again give the President the authority to use whatever means necessary , including force , to rid Iraq of its weapons of mass destruction . But this resolution is balanced in that it encourages the ...
... debating today is forceful in that we again give the President the authority to use whatever means necessary , including force , to rid Iraq of its weapons of mass destruction . But this resolution is balanced in that it encourages the ...
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... debating the situation in Iraq earnestly . We were offering opinions from numerous perspectives , collecting input from constituents , conferring with fellow countries at the United Nations and even having Members of Congress visit Iraq ...
... debating the situation in Iraq earnestly . We were offering opinions from numerous perspectives , collecting input from constituents , conferring with fellow countries at the United Nations and even having Members of Congress visit Iraq ...
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... debate and sets forth the parameters of the debate very clearly . It makes reference to certain speeches that were made in recent weeks being critical of President Bush's policy . And the Wash- ington Post , certainly no friend to ...
... debate and sets forth the parameters of the debate very clearly . It makes reference to certain speeches that were made in recent weeks being critical of President Bush's policy . And the Wash- ington Post , certainly no friend to ...
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Page 61 - Fellow-citizens, we cannot escape history. We of this Congress and this Administration will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance or insignificance can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation.
Page 99 - Iraq shall unconditionally accept the destruction, removal, or rendering harmless, under international supervision, of: a) all chemical and biological weapons and all stocks of agents and all related subsystems and components and all research, development, support and manufacturing facilities...
Page 99 - Commission, which shall carry out immediate on-site inspection of Iraq's biological, chemical and missile capabilities, based on Iraq's declarations and the designation of any additional locations by the Special Commission itself...
Page 51 - Whereas, the President has authority under the Constitution to take action to deter and prevent acts of international terrorism against the United States...
Page 64 - Senate his determination that — "(1) reliance by the United States on further diplomatic or other peaceful means alone either (A) will not adequately protect the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq or (B) is not likely to lead to enforcement of all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq...
Page 50 - The Security Council resolutions will be enforced — the just demands of peace and security will be met — or action will be unavoidable. And a regime that has lost its legitimacy will also lose its power.
Page 51 - President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons.
Page 42 - The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew.
Page 50 - Law 105-338) expressed the sense of Congress that it should be the policy of the United States to support efforts to remove from power the current Iraqi regime and promote the emergence of a democratic government to replace that regime; Whereas on September 12, 2002, President Bush committed the United States to "work with the United Nations Security Council to meet our common challenge...
Page 91 - The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes in support of his amendment. Mr.