CSPAN Key Capitol Hill Hearings March 12, 2015
Against isil. And forth and finally, the proposed aumf expires in four years. I understand the reason for the proposed sunset provision. It derives from the important principle stemming from the constitution that makes the grave matter of enacting an authorization for the use of military force a shared responsibility of the president and congress. The president s proposed authorization affords the American People the chance to assess our progress in three years time, and provides next president and the next congress the opportunity to reauthorize it, if they find it necessary. To me, this is a...