Rep. DeFazio Statement on Voting to Repeal Outdated Authorization of Military Force Against Iraq, Restore Congress's Constitutional War Powers Authority
June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, issued the following statement:
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Rep. Peter DeFazio today released the following statement on his vote in favor of H.R. 256, which repeals the outdated Authorization of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq Resolution of 2002:
"I am proud to once again vote in favor of repealing the long-outdated 2002 AUMF, which has been abused for years by presidents of both parties to justify unauthorized and en . . .
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Rep. Peter DeFazio today released the following statement on his vote in favor of H.R. 256, which repeals the outdated Authorization of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq Resolution of 2002:
"I am proud to once again vote in favor of repealing the long-outdated 2002 AUMF, which has been abused for years by presidents of both parties to justify unauthorized and en . . .