In an effort to satisfy those arguing he needs to seek congressional authorization to continue US military activity in accordance with the War Powers Resolution, President Obama wrote a letter to congressional leaders this afternoon suggesting that the role is now so “limited” he does not need to seek congressional approval.
“Since April 4,” the president wrote, “U.S. participation has consisted of: (1) non-kinetic support to the NATO-led operation, including intelligence, logistical support, and search and rescue assistance; (2) aircraft that have assisted in the suppression and destruction of air defenses in support of the no-fly zone; and (3) since April 23, precision strikes by unmanned aerial vehicles against a limited set of clearly defined targets in support of the NATO-led coalition's efforts.”
A senior administration official told ABC News that the letter is intended to describe “a narrow US effort that is intermittent and principally an effort to support to support the ongoing NATO-led and UN-authorized civilian support mission and no fly zone.”
“The US role is one of support,” the official said, “and the kinetic pieces of that are intermittent.”
From the beginning of the U.S. military intervention in Libya, the Obama administration has cited the 1973 War Powers Act as the legal basis of its ability to conduct military activities for 60 days without first seeking a declaration of war from Congress. The military intervention started on March 19; Congress was notified on March 21. Those 60 days expire today.
The president thanked the congressional leaders – House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky --- for the support that they have “demonstrated for this mission and for our brave service members, as well as your strong condemnation of the Qaddafi regime.”
The president voiced support for a bipartisan resolution drafted by Senators John Kerry, D-Mass., John McCain, R-Ariz., Carl Levin, D-Mich., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Lindsey Graham, R-SC, and Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., stating that Congress “supports the U.S. mission in Libya and that both branches are united in their commitment to supporting the aspirations of the Libyan people for political reform and self-government…Congressional action in support of the mission would underline the U.S. commitment to this remarkable international effort.”
Earlier this month, Kerry – who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – described his resolution as “in limbo.”
If this were Bush, you liberals heads would be exploding. Just sayin'.
“Since April 4,” the president wrote, “U.S. participation has consisted of: (1) non-kinetic support to the NATO-led operation, including intelligence, logistical support, and search and rescue assistance; (2) aircraft that have assisted in the suppression and destruction of air defenses in support of the no-fly zone; and (3) since April 23, precision strikes by unmanned aerial vehicles against a limited set of clearly defined targets in support of the NATO-led coalition's efforts.”
A senior administration official told ABC News that the letter is intended to describe “a narrow US effort that is intermittent and principally an effort to support to support the ongoing NATO-led and UN-authorized civilian support mission and no fly zone.”
“The US role is one of support,” the official said, “and the kinetic pieces of that are intermittent.”
From the beginning of the U.S. military intervention in Libya, the Obama administration has cited the 1973 War Powers Act as the legal basis of its ability to conduct military activities for 60 days without first seeking a declaration of war from Congress. The military intervention started on March 19; Congress was notified on March 21. Those 60 days expire today.
The president thanked the congressional leaders – House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky --- for the support that they have “demonstrated for this mission and for our brave service members, as well as your strong condemnation of the Qaddafi regime.”
The president voiced support for a bipartisan resolution drafted by Senators John Kerry, D-Mass., John McCain, R-Ariz., Carl Levin, D-Mich., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Lindsey Graham, R-SC, and Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., stating that Congress “supports the U.S. mission in Libya and that both branches are united in their commitment to supporting the aspirations of the Libyan people for political reform and self-government…Congressional action in support of the mission would underline the U.S. commitment to this remarkable international effort.”
Earlier this month, Kerry – who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – described his resolution as “in limbo.”
It is time for Mr. Dictator to go.
Posted by: John | May 21, 2011 10:09:57 AM
Maybe the self professed smartest man in the world needs to read a dictionary and see how war is defined. Very Orwellian. Could we also soon see the first repossession of a Nobel Peace Prize ever?
Posted by: MassJim | May 21, 2011 10:08:20 AM
Barack Obama needs to be slapped down like the socialist dog he is. The man has a really perverted thought process from all the youthful pot blowing.
Posted by: RightStuff | May 21, 2011 10:07:51 AM
Only the Father knows when the rapture will occur; no one else knows when that will be. One thing is certain; America won't need a new president.
Posted by: James | May 21, 2011 10:05:39 AM
RYANC
One more dude to put up against the wall.
One more dude to put up against the wall.
Posted by: Richard W Golden | May 21, 2011 10:05:33 AM
If any of you idiot Obama voters had done ANY research into his past, you could have seen all this insanity coming a mile away. He is the exact same person he was before the election...someone willing to do or say anything to attain and maintain power. He was friends with people we would call radicals. He helped to force banks to make bad loans in Chicago. The list goes on, he is a cancer to America as we know it. I hope all you idiots are happy with the change you are getting.
Posted by: LooseCannon | May 21, 2011 10:05:17 AM
"The link to this story was posted to the Sludge Report, so you can expect all manner of childish (com)posts from his lackeys today. "
Ya good thing the hypocritical left doesn't stoop to childish behavior - who helped you tie your shoes this morning - I could call you a dolt but I'm pretty sure you established that label for yourself in your first sentence.
Ya good thing the hypocritical left doesn't stoop to childish behavior - who helped you tie your shoes this morning - I could call you a dolt but I'm pretty sure you established that label for yourself in your first sentence.
Posted by: URDishonest | May 21, 2011 10:05:08 AM
I really liked the comment by the guy who said "every day I get home from work and wonder what Obama did today to destroy our country" ...
Me, every day I wake up and try to figure out what is the most destructive thing this guy and his party, Obama and Dems, can do to our Constitution, our economy, our borders, our security and our allies, and then I make bets with myself over how long it will take for him to do it.
Unfortunately, I usually win, though sometimes he does it even faster than I expected.
He no longer surprises me as he used to...
Me, every day I wake up and try to figure out what is the most destructive thing this guy and his party, Obama and Dems, can do to our Constitution, our economy, our borders, our security and our allies, and then I make bets with myself over how long it will take for him to do it.
Unfortunately, I usually win, though sometimes he does it even faster than I expected.
He no longer surprises me as he used to...
Posted by: Perspective | May 21, 2011 10:04:41 AM
No such thing as a little bit pregnant and there is no such thing as being a little bit breaking the Constitution.
Where is all the HYPOCRITES in the Democrat party? WELL?
You and Obama are traitors to the Constitution. You are either for the rule of law or you will allow this tyrant to do anything he wants.
So be it, you have made your choice folks.
Where is all the HYPOCRITES in the Democrat party? WELL?
You and Obama are traitors to the Constitution. You are either for the rule of law or you will allow this tyrant to do anything he wants.
So be it, you have made your choice folks.
Posted by: David Kramer | May 21, 2011 10:04:09 AM
If you disagree with me your a racist plain and simple....
Posted by: watash60 | May 21, 2011 10:03:47 AM
LOLOLOL...ahhhh, the wingnuts, doom-sayers, and anti-Obama folks are out in force today! I'm glad to see all those rants because I need a good laugh to start my day! You folks and your 1950's mentality are just dying on the vine and you don't realize it yet. Your lives are soooooo full of anger and hate...I'm glad I'm not in any of your families because it must be one terribly miserable group. Otherwise...have a good day!
Posted by: RyanC | May 21, 2011 10:03:45 AM
Iraq (US) vs Libya (UN)
For all that think we went into iraq alone, here is a partial list of the nations involved in iraq under GW Bush:
Australia: 2,000
United Kingdom: 46,000
Romania: 730
El Salvador: 380
Estonia: 40
Bulgaria: 485
Moldova: 24
Albania: 240
Ukraine: 1,650
Denmark: 545
Czech Republic: 300
South Korea: 3,600
Japan: 600
Tonga: 55
Azerbaijan: 250
Singapore: 175
Bosnia and Herzegovina: 85
Macedonia: 77
Latvia: 136
Poland: 200
Kazakhstan: 29
Armenia: 46
Mongolia: 180
Georgia: 2,000
Slovakia:
Lithuania: 120
Italy: 3,200
Norway: 150
Hungary: 300
Netherlands: 1,345
Portugal: 128
New Zealand: 61
Thailand: 423
Philippines: 51
Honduras: 368
Dominican Republic: 302
Spain: 1,300
Nicaragua: 230
Iceland: 2
For all that think we went into iraq alone, here is a partial list of the nations involved in iraq under GW Bush:
Australia: 2,000
United Kingdom: 46,000
Romania: 730
El Salvador: 380
Estonia: 40
Bulgaria: 485
Moldova: 24
Albania: 240
Ukraine: 1,650
Denmark: 545
Czech Republic: 300
South Korea: 3,600
Japan: 600
Tonga: 55
Azerbaijan: 250
Singapore: 175
Bosnia and Herzegovina: 85
Macedonia: 77
Latvia: 136
Poland: 200
Kazakhstan: 29
Armenia: 46
Mongolia: 180
Georgia: 2,000
Slovakia:
Lithuania: 120
Italy: 3,200
Norway: 150
Hungary: 300
Netherlands: 1,345
Portugal: 128
New Zealand: 61
Thailand: 423
Philippines: 51
Honduras: 368
Dominican Republic: 302
Spain: 1,300
Nicaragua: 230
Iceland: 2
Posted by: Vic | May 21, 2011 10:03:32 AM
If I had known this was an ABC site I wouldn't have click on the Drudge link. Some liberal will now be complaining about the posters from Drudge.
Posted by: Green Grow | May 21, 2011 10:02:14 AM
If blacks want to riot over his impeachment, I will have my clips ready.
Posted by: Richard W Golden | May 21, 2011 10:01:15 AM
Presidents have amassed executive power since Roosevelt took office, and became almost sacred dictators during the Cold War. George Bush was certainly arrogant, overbearing, and overstepped his constitutional authority on many occasions. He had a Republican majority in both Houses part of that time, which did nothing to restrain him. He's even rumored to have said the Constitution is just a piece of paper.
Barack Obama had both houses and the media in his corner his first two yers in office and was able to ge ttanything he wanted through congress. Even now, he controls the media and Senate, and almost half the country adores him in every poll.
Obama is a great believer in executive power, as his speeches and writings for decades make clear. He uses "I" a lot, and frankly he is a de facto dictator for at least the next two years because of his hold on he meida, one house of congress, and a very self assured arrogance, intelligence, and determination, which gives every indication of an imperial, if passive agressive, will to rule.
Chances are, he will be re-elected, too. His hold on 40% of he people, the election process (he changed the electorate in 2008, and hopes to improve on it in 2012), and the media is unshakeable.
If so, america in 2017, when he leaves office, will be almost unrecognizable from the country we have known and love.
And certainly worse off and deeper in debt.
Barack Obama had both houses and the media in his corner his first two yers in office and was able to ge ttanything he wanted through congress. Even now, he controls the media and Senate, and almost half the country adores him in every poll.
Obama is a great believer in executive power, as his speeches and writings for decades make clear. He uses "I" a lot, and frankly he is a de facto dictator for at least the next two years because of his hold on he meida, one house of congress, and a very self assured arrogance, intelligence, and determination, which gives every indication of an imperial, if passive agressive, will to rule.
Chances are, he will be re-elected, too. His hold on 40% of he people, the election process (he changed the electorate in 2008, and hopes to improve on it in 2012), and the media is unshakeable.
If so, america in 2017, when he leaves office, will be almost unrecognizable from the country we have known and love.
And certainly worse off and deeper in debt.
Posted by: Randolph Phillips | May 21, 2011 10:00:11 AM
It is clear the man needs to be impeached and removed from office. I believe the only reason this hasn't happens, is the cities will burn, pretty much the same as when M L King was assassinated.
Posted by: Angus | May 21, 2011 9:59:37 AM
Under this nonsensical definition Obama could launch ICBM missiles into any country and claim it's limited and not really a war.
What a load of crap.
What a load of crap.
Posted by: drjohn | May 21, 2011 9:58:56 AM
A Socialist President, who has been declared to be a Nobel Peace Prize winner by a band of foreign Socialists from Oslo, does not get involved in wars, as he has been affirmatively granted special status as the Peace President of the New World Order headquartered in either Oslo, Geneva or New York City. This is a special exemption granted by these same Socialists to any laws, regulations or Constitutional requirements of any group of duly elected peoples representatives.(Congress)
Posted by: JT | May 21, 2011 9:58:55 AM
Destroy NATO.
It is an Imperial Police State apparatus.
Kill NATO.
It is an Imperial Police State apparatus.
Kill NATO.
Posted by: Richard W Golden | May 21, 2011 9:58:29 AM
Americans, Its Not About Race: Its About The Rule Of Law: Barak Hussen Muhammad Obama
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA6_k3NtXZs&feature=player_embedded
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA6_k3NtXZs&feature=player_embedded
Posted by: Texasgene | May 21, 2011 9:58:26 AM
Obama: I don't need permission"
YES he does - this is war - CONGRESS controls the "purse-strings" NO obfuscating the FACTS - it's WAR. ABC: Stop the LIES OF WAR.
Congress should defund the war money.
Now "O" to send TAXPAYER's Billions to Egypt & Tunisia. Taxpayers have enuf problems - now ABC MUST say where the money is coming from.
These News Media people do not say it's TAXPAYER money...... Where do THEY think the money is coming from???
YES he does - this is war - CONGRESS controls the "purse-strings" NO obfuscating the FACTS - it's WAR. ABC: Stop the LIES OF WAR.
Congress should defund the war money.
Now "O" to send TAXPAYER's Billions to Egypt & Tunisia. Taxpayers have enuf problems - now ABC MUST say where the money is coming from.
These News Media people do not say it's TAXPAYER money...... Where do THEY think the money is coming from???
Posted by: GSNPFL | May 21, 2011 9:56:34 AM
The link to this story was posted to the Sludge Report, so you can expect all manner of childish (com)posts from his lackeys today.
The fact is, this is a NATO operation. The US has never required Congressional approval to support NATO. The invasion of Iraq, on the other hand, was unilateral. The decision to invade was made by President Bush alone, ostensibly to bring the perpetrators of 911 to justice, but served no purpose in reality.
The fact is, this is a NATO operation. The US has never required Congressional approval to support NATO. The invasion of Iraq, on the other hand, was unilateral. The decision to invade was made by President Bush alone, ostensibly to bring the perpetrators of 911 to justice, but served no purpose in reality.
Posted by: Josephus T Plumber | May 21, 2011 9:56:07 AM
The man is brimming with confidence. He is the U.S. version of Hugo Chavez and will be president for life. Why?
Because he has 100%of the Black vote. 80% of the Latino vote and 100% of the mush filled college vote and no organized opposition.
Because he has 100%of the Black vote. 80% of the Latino vote and 100% of the mush filled college vote and no organized opposition.
Posted by: William Abbott | May 21, 2011 9:55:51 AM
So using unmanned weapons to attack an advesary country doesn't count?
So Obama could launch an MX nuclear missile (unmanned) against his enemy city, London, or Tel Aviv, and that wouldn't be under the purview of congress, or the war powers act?
What a lying disengenous conniving liberal lefty loon!
So Obama could launch an MX nuclear missile (unmanned) against his enemy city, London, or Tel Aviv, and that wouldn't be under the purview of congress, or the war powers act?
What a lying disengenous conniving liberal lefty loon!
Posted by: Tom Genin | May 21, 2011 9:54:08 AM
We are still expending billions of dollars...shouldn't Congress have to appropriate that?
What has happened to check and balances?
What has happened to check and balances?
Posted by: califgirl | May 21, 2011 9:48:49 AM
This Is Obama:
Would an AMERICAN SIT in WRIGHTS CHURCH for 20 years?
Would an AMERICAN cop a BLAME AMERICA FIRST STANCE?
Would an AMERICAN go on a WORLD WIDE apology tour?
Would an AMERICAN marry a woman who, after enjoying the VERY BEST that AMERICA has to offer, is PROUD for the FIRST TIME at age 40?
Would an American NOT visit all 57 states?
Would an AMERICAN think that the "RIGHT" answer - always results in something that increases HIS or GOVERNMENT'S power.
I'm saying NO.
Would an AMERICAN SIT in WRIGHTS CHURCH for 20 years?
Would an AMERICAN cop a BLAME AMERICA FIRST STANCE?
Would an AMERICAN go on a WORLD WIDE apology tour?
Would an AMERICAN marry a woman who, after enjoying the VERY BEST that AMERICA has to offer, is PROUD for the FIRST TIME at age 40?
Would an American NOT visit all 57 states?
Would an AMERICAN think that the "RIGHT" answer - always results in something that increases HIS or GOVERNMENT'S power.
I'm saying NO.
Posted by: Texasgene | May 21, 2011 9:48:12 AM
You guys are posting on one of Barry's enabler sites. O'Bumble could run over a nun on Easter in his presidential limo and ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, AP, etc. would qusestion why the sister didn't jump out of the way faster. You think that Chris Matthews is the only one with tingles going up and down his leg.
He just stabbed Israel in the back to support terrorists and suicide bombers and now he is thumbing his nose at congress. George Bush ALWAYS got support of congress for agressive actions.
Wake up your naive Demoncrats. You put this fox in the hen house and now he is trying to sell the farmer's property.
He just stabbed Israel in the back to support terrorists and suicide bombers and now he is thumbing his nose at congress. George Bush ALWAYS got support of congress for agressive actions.
Wake up your naive Demoncrats. You put this fox in the hen house and now he is trying to sell the farmer's property.
Posted by: JoeHoiliday | May 21, 2011 9:48:06 AM
Hello America We are Being Attacked, Destroyed Within our Country By Obama, The Illegal President:
If McCain had to PROVE his citizenship, why hasn't Obama?
"Did you know that John McCain had a lawsuit filed against him, to force him to establish his citizenship (Hollander v. McCain) during his campaign for President! After he produced evidence and official documents, and after Congressional hearings (!), the U.
S., by Senate Resolution 511, John McCain was recognized as a "natural born citizen." If he had to go through these "hoops"---why didn't his presidential opponent have to do the same?? " Obamas Father Was Not An American HELLO
If McCain had to PROVE his citizenship, why hasn't Obama?
"Did you know that John McCain had a lawsuit filed against him, to force him to establish his citizenship (Hollander v. McCain) during his campaign for President! After he produced evidence and official documents, and after Congressional hearings (!), the U.
S., by Senate Resolution 511, John McCain was recognized as a "natural born citizen." If he had to go through these "hoops"---why didn't his presidential opponent have to do the same?? " Obamas Father Was Not An American HELLO
Posted by: Texasgene | May 21, 2011 9:46:08 AM
Not saying anything here, but ....
Libya has Africa's biggest oil fields. China had sunk 18 billion USD into Libya.
Libya has Africa's biggest oil fields. China had sunk 18 billion USD into Libya.
Posted by: CommonSense | May 21, 2011 9:45:41 AM
Not saying anything here, but ....
Libya has Africa's biggest oil fields. China had sunk 18 billion USD into Libya.
Libya has Africa's biggest oil fields. China had sunk 18 billion USD into Libya.
Posted by: CommonSense | May 21, 2011 9:45:40 AM
Next he will claim: "I don't need no stink'n Constitution".
Posted by: Jim Shores | May 21, 2011 9:45:19 AM
His Imperial majesty has spoken. Bend over.
Posted by: libertyville | May 21, 2011 9:45:05 AM
It's "an effort to satisfy" by telling Congress to screw off? Somehow, I doubt that'd have satisfied previous congressmen had a Bush, Clinton or Reagan tried it. This is a WAR, and we elected Obama to send the two we had going not start another one under euphemisms. If you kill someone with a bomb in a "kinetic military action" they're just as dead as if you kill them in a war.
Posted by: Chico | May 21, 2011 9:44:40 AM
Need a no fly zone for Gaza, so somebody won't bomb the poor people living in the Gaza "concentration camp".
Posted by: CommonSense | May 21, 2011 9:43:53 AM
Russ is right. If Bush did this, liberals would be wetting themselves.
Posted by: drjohn | May 21, 2011 9:41:57 AM
Obama doesn't think laws apply to him...he is another Venzuela dictator Chavez. He needs to be impeached and put on trial.
Posted by: Football | May 21, 2011 9:38:19 AM
We are starting to look like Venezuela . Next thing a president for life?
Posted by: John Mer | May 21, 2011 9:37:02 AM
Obama's arrogance knows no bounds. If Congress isn't careful, he will dispense with the need for them.
Posted by: Jay | May 21, 2011 9:36:11 AM
This man doesn't get his authority from congress, he gets it from the dragon...He is the lawless one, he does as he pleases NOTHING will stop him..We await the Lamb.
Posted by: mesndblues | May 21, 2011 9:34:56 AM
If this were Bush, you liberals heads would be exploding. Just sayin'.
Posted by: Russ in OR | May 21, 2011 9:34:43 AM
So president barrak bush has learned how to speak out of more than two of his faces when he thinks it to his advantage. What a great guy to run against now that he has a record.
Posted by: sandiego1969 | May 21, 2011 9:31:57 AM
Jake: When the heck are you going to examine the cheating and thuggery that occurred at the Dem caucuses across the country? Go to YouTube and search "We Will Not Be Silenced 2008." These are DEMS telling their stories. I lived and voted in NV at the time. ACORN & SEIU thugged and gamed our Dem caucuses. I thought that the election process was sacrosanct. We're no better than a third-world country. Journalists are cowards and bootlickers, it appears.
Posted by: JuliaB55 | May 21, 2011 9:30:58 AM
What weapons were used to destroy air defenses and shot by unmanned aircraft that are "not kinetic"
I can't believe the "press" is letting this slip by unchallenged.
I can't believe the "press" is letting this slip by unchallenged.
Posted by: jim | May 21, 2011 9:30:46 AM
Pretty simple Democrats only care about he constitution when they think they can use it to attack a republican, but when there in power they want dictatorial powers. Obama must be impeached. But he won't be, almost all the democrats and half the republicans are bought and paid for.
Posted by: rickdc | May 21, 2011 9:25:19 AM
He may believe he doesn't need permission, but no president in his right mind would not seek agreement. The essence of tragedy is isolation and he's well on his way to isolating and becoming a law unto himself.
Posted by: Redford | May 21, 2011 9:24:40 AM
"This will take days, not weeks"
Posted by: Art Stone | May 21, 2011 9:24:31 AM
The term "Limited Role" is like being a "Little Pregnant". In both cases, their impossible to achieve. Then again, what would you expect from an unconstitutional president but further unconstitutional actions...
Posted by: The Physician | May 21, 2011 9:24:00 AM
IMPEACH BHO. I will be writing my congressmen. It is the only way to get this mad man out of office.
Obama is insane. No really! This man has really lost his mind.
Obama is insane. No really! This man has really lost his mind.
Posted by: Francis | May 21, 2011 9:23:49 AM
Hey folks....got to remember! Today is the end of the world. Oh wait! It hasnt happened. Okay, keep Obama in there and it will happen!
Posted by: tim | May 21, 2011 9:23:24 AM
Mr Obama is an intellectual self serving, radical that has no clue on how to govern a god fearing nation. He is playing right into the hands of the enemy.the problem is we the American people will suffer for his mistakes for years to come. Ps forgive my spelling.first time comment!!!
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