Rep. Olson Opposes Attempt to Limit Presidential Ability to Protect American Lives
January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 9:
Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) acted to support the president's authority to defend America by voting against an empty resolution offered by House Democrats. The so-called "War Powers Resolution" has no legal authority and is a political attempt to weaken the constitutional authority of the commander in chief of our armed forces and his ability to defend our nation from impending threats . . .
Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) acted to support the president's authority to defend America by voting against an empty resolution offered by House Democrats. The so-called "War Powers Resolution" has no legal authority and is a political attempt to weaken the constitutional authority of the commander in chief of our armed forces and his ability to defend our nation from impending threats . . .