You know, right now it authorizes use of force against Al Qaeda and associated groups. You know, I'd say right now what you see in in Iraq is Al Qaeda and associated groups. So I think President Obama still has that authority [to use force against Al Qaeda and associated groups]. and he better maintain that authority because, you know, you cannot have an effective response to terrorism managed by 535 members of Congress. I mean, we're going to have to react quickly. (07:34–07:37)
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Asserts that President Obama still has the authority to use force against Al Qaeda and associated groups.
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