Rep. Andy Barr

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Rep. Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr

Of course, that is precisely the scenario here involving the President’s decisive defensive strike against Soleimani in response to the attack on our Embassy. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 4, 2020

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Rep. Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr

Finally, according to the OLC, “if our Armed Forces otherwise lawfully stationed in a foreign country were fired upon and defended themselves, we doubt that such engagement in hostilities would be covered by the consultation and reporting provisions of the War Powers Resolution.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 4, 2020

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Rep. Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr

Don’t forget the Framers of the Constitution specifically rejected a proposal that Congress be empowered to “make war” and implied power for the President to “repel sudden attacks.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 4, 2020