Rep. Ted Lieu

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Rep. Ted Lieu @RepTedLieu

Earlier today, Secretary Pompeo apparently cited the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force as a way to circumvent congressional authorization for potential military engagement with Iran. He is wrong. (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 13, 2019

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Iran is a malignant state actor. If it is true that the Iranian government is responsible for the attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, then Iran must be held accountable. However, there is presently no congressional authorization for military conflict with Iran. (1/3) — PolitiTweet.org

NEW: Sec. of State Mike Pompeo says Iran is responsible for the attack on two commercial tanker ships sailing in in… https://t.co/8R9kNIj5e2

Posted June 13, 2019

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If @POTUS wants to use military force against Iran (or any nation) he must first make his case to Congress & seek authorization. It’s time to repeal the 2001 AUMF so this POTUS & future admins can’t use shaky legal footing to drag us into conflict w/o proper authorization. (3/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 13, 2019