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Voting Against the War on Terror
FromWitness History
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
Just three days after the 9/11 attacks on America, Congress gave the President the power to order military action against any person, organisation or country suspected of involvement in the attacks - without needing Congressional approval.Witness speaks to Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the only member of the legislature to oppose the new powers.Photo: Barbara Lee in 2002. Credit: Getty Images News.
Released:
Sep 20, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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