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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe President doesn't need the approval of Congress for Syria
It's not a declared war it's going to be a UN mission he only needs Congress approval if he calls for an act of war
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The President doesn't need the approval of Congress for Syria (Original Post)
bigdarryl
Aug 2013
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Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)1. Do yourself a favor
duck
treestar
(82,383 posts)2. He has the 60 day window
An R Congress - are they not willing to give authorization for something like this?
cali
(114,904 posts)5. no he does not. that's only if there's a credible threat
against the U.S.
cali
(114,904 posts)3. cite anything authoratative for that claim, cowboy
yes, he does need it.
He said so himself- as a Senator.
BeyondGeography
(39,367 posts)4. Russia and China are opposed so I don't see how it's a UN mission
A US, UK, France mission perhaps.
elleng
(130,825 posts)7. Right, probably not a UN mission,
mebbe NATO.
Go Vols
(5,902 posts)6. If its a UN mission,
maybe they will let Mexico and Brazil head this one up beings we did the most in the last two.