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Ron Johnson: “This will not give President Obama the authority that he…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Senator Johnson questioning Secretary Kerry at Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 07:16

This is not going to be concluded with an authorization for the use of military force. We'll take it, we'll take a show vote. But This will not give President Obama the authority that he needs and the successors will need. Why would he even agree to a three year limitation? Is that a responsible thing for President to do? Senator, first of all, look, it's hard to have the argument both ways the way you're trying. (07:16–07:21)

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Asserts that the current proposal will not provide necessary authority to President Obama and future presidents.

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