Reply #5: People that didn't read her statement upon making the vote ... [View All]

[Captain Hilts]

don't know that she EXPLICITLY said it's NOT a vote for pre-emptive war, we should NOT seek to oust Hussein ourselves, etc.

That's too complicated for most folks.

"My vote is not, however, a vote for any new doctrine of pre-emption, or for uni-lateralism, or for the arrogance of American power or purpose -- all of which carry grave dangers for our nation, for the rule of international law and for the peace and security of people throughout the world."

"A vote for it is not a vote to rush to war; it is a vote that puts awesome responsibility in the hands of our President and we say to him - use these powers wisely and as a last resort."