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bigdarryl

(13,190 posts) Tue Aug 27, 2013, 04:54 PM Aug 2013

It's not a declared war it's going to be a UN mission he only needs Congress approval if he calls for an act of war

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The President doesn't need the approval of Congress for Syria [View all] bigdarryl Aug 2013 OP

Do yourself a favor Cali_Democrat Aug 2013 #1

He has the 60 day window treestar Aug 2013 #2

no he does not. that's only if there's a credible threat cali Aug 2013 #5

cite anything authoratative for that claim, cowboy cali Aug 2013 #3

Russia and China are opposed so I don't see how it's a UN mission BeyondGeography Aug 2013 #4

Right, probably not a UN mission, elleng Aug 2013 #7

If its a UN mission, Go Vols Aug 2013 #6