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October 1, 2007
Reiterates that President Bush Needs Congressional Authorization Before Attacking Iran Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today announced that she is co-sponsoring legislation introduced by Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) that prohibits the use of funds for military operations against Iran without explicit Congressional authorization (S. 759). Senator Clinton – who has been at the forefront of calling on President Bush to seek authorization from Congress before taking military action against Iran – said today, “In February, I took to the Senate floor to warn that President Bush needs Congressional Authorization before attacking Iran. Given recent reports about Administration military planning toward Iran and to ensure that Congress plays a proper role in the authorization of any potential military force, today I have added myself as a co-sponsor of a bill introduced by Senator Jim Webb which prohibits the use of funds for military action in Iran without authorization by Congress.” Senator Clinton added, “Iran has gained expanded influence in Iraq and the region as a result of the Bush Administration’s polices which have also rejected diplomacy as a tool for addressing Iranian ambitions. I continue to support and advocate for a policy of entering into talks with Iran, because robust diplomacy is a prerequisite to achieving our aims. I also support strong economic sanctions against Iran, including designating the Iranian Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization, to improve our leverage with the Iranian regime." “Any military action against Iran will have an immediate impact on our troops serving in Iraq, our allies in the region as well as long term U.S. strategic interests. Senator’s Webb’s legislation insures that Congress will play its constitutional role of providing proper oversight over the Administration’s policy toward Iran. Congressional oversight and debate can help avoid the mistakes and blunders that have afflicted U.S. policy in Iraq. We cannot allow recent history to repeat itself.”
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Rather than complain that this needed doing a long time ago, I’m just glad she’s throwing her weight behind this essential measure. It makes me worry less that Hillary’s "too political." Even if it’s a political move suggested by her campaign advisors, she’s still doing the right thing, which is all that really matters. Now to get enough votes to over-ride the veto. And, by the way, Senator Jim Webb [D-VA] is a top drawer guy in my opinion…
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