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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
Sat Aug 31, 2013, 05:20 PM Aug 2013

Rep. King: Obama Shouldn’t Ask Congress For Syria Strike Approval

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — U.S. Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) blasted President Barack Obama’s decision to ask Congress for authorization for a strike on Syria.

King said in a statement that Obama does not need authorization from Congress, and is undermining the power of the office by requesting it.

“President Obama is abdicating his responsibility as commander-in-chief and undermining the authority of future presidents. The president does not need Congress to authorize a strike on Syria,” King said in a statement. “If Assad’s use of chemical weapons against civilians deserves a military response, and I believe it does, and if the president is seeking congressional approval, then he should call Congress back into a special session at the earliest date. The president doesn’t need 535 Members of Congress to enforce his own redline.”

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/31/rep-king-obama-shouldnt-ask-congress-for-syria-strike-approval/

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Rep. King: Obama Shouldn’t Ask Congress For Syria Strike Approval (Original Post) hrmjustin Aug 2013 OP
King just wants to blow up Muslims... Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #1
I think you post sums it very well. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #2
Also, Turbineguy Aug 2013 #3
This is true. Remember he is thinking of running for president. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #4
Yeah this fucking shit stain would be one of the first gopiscrap Aug 2013 #5
This is true. He has no shame. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #6
Squirming a little, Peter? Yeah, you sure are. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2013 #7
He wants even more money, he may run for president. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #8
I'd consider contributing. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2013 #9
I would love for someone to ask him why it is ok that he supported the IRA. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #10
 

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
2. I think you post sums it very well.
Sat Aug 31, 2013, 05:24 PM
Aug 2013

Some people wanted to see bombs falling and they did not get it.

gopiscrap

(23,726 posts)
5. Yeah this fucking shit stain would be one of the first
Sat Aug 31, 2013, 05:35 PM
Aug 2013

to scream for impeachment if Obama went in on his own.

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