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Tweet - "The Constitution is clear--only Congress has the power to declare war. It's time we take that responsibility more seriously. To that end, @SenatorLeahy, @SenOssoff, & I are introducing legislation to ensure no AUMFs last longer than 10 years after they are initially enacted."

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Date: Sept. 23, 2021
Issues: Defense Executive Branch Legislative Branch

"The Constitution is clear--only Congress has the power to declare war. It's time we take that responsibility more seriously.

To that end, @SenatorLeahy, @SenOssoff, & I are introducing legislation to ensure no AUMFs last longer than 10 years after they are initially enacted."

"You can read more about our bill to strengthen Congressional oversight over war powers and prevent the future misuse of AUMFs here: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-leahy-ossoff-introduce-new-legislation-to-terminate-aumfs-no-later-than-10-years-after-entactment"

@SenatorDurbin


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