War must be preceded by sober, rational debate about the potential benefits and costs.
It was horror piled upon horror — 9/11 followed by a conflict justified by false claims that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction.
the 2002 presidential authorization to launch military operations against Iraq. The bill enjoyed bipartisan support, with 18 Republicans approving the measure. It now goes to the Republican-led House, where key members have indicated support for the legislation. One of those is U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, a firebrand Republican who represents part of San Antonio.
The authorization was, in retrospect, a disaster waiting to happen. It eroded congressional authority while broadening presidential authority.
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