Duffy Statement on Libya Resolutions

Statement

U.S. Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07), a Member of the House Committee on Financial Services and the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement after voting for both H.Res. 292-- a resolution that would require the Administration to justify use of American involvement in Libya and H.Con.Res 51-- a resolution calling for the removal of U.S. involvement in Libya:

"Over two months ago I said that I was willing to withhold judgment on the President's decision to establish a no-fly zone in Libya with a broad, international coalition, provided that the Administration clear up the vague and murky mission. I expressed concern at the time that this mission had the potential to become an open-ended use of American forces. Further, I noted that at a time when we are $14 trillion in debt and borrowing upwards of $1.6 trillion on an annual basis, we literally cannot afford to spend resources on a mission in Libya that is not limited or clearly defined.

"Unfortunately, my concerns have not been addressed. The American People, through their elected representatives in Congress, deserve to have a say in the policy of this nation. At a time when we are already at war in two countries, it doesn't make sense to engage ourselves in another unless the mission and benchmarks are clear. If the president wants to use American military resources in this way, he has a duty to come make his case before Congress to get authorization. He has not. Therefore, until a compelling case is made and permission is sought, I do not believe we should continue American involvement in Libya."

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