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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...limit-committee-republican-vote-a7815656.html
Revoke my ability to wage endless war if old.
The House Appropriations Committee recently approved an amendment to revoke the Authorization for Use of Military Force, which allows the president to undertake war against al-Qaeda and its affiliates without Congressional approval. The law, passed shortly after the terrorist attacks of 11 September, 2001, has been used to approve conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.
A visibly surprised Ms Lee welcomed the addition of the amendment on Thursday, condemning the AUMF as a blank check to wage war anywhere, at any time, and for any length.
The AUMF has been used to justify military action more than 37 times in 14 countries since 2001, according to the Congressional Research Service.
This issue is more urgent given the erratic behaviour and inexperience of our current Commander-in-Chief, Ms Lee said. No president should have a blank check for endless war, least of all President Donald Trump.
Revoke my ability to wage endless war if old.