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Trump Urges Senate to Reject Curb on His Iran War Powers

Ken Bredemeier

   WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Senate Wednesday to
   reject legislation to curb his ability to attack Iran without
   congressional approval, saying it was crucial to the country's security
   to not limit his war-making power.

   "It is very important for our Country's SECURITY that the United States
   Senate not vote for the Iran War Powers Resolution," Trump said on
   Twitter as the Senate debated the measure. "We are doing very well with
   Iran and this is not the time to show weakness."

     It is very important for our Country's SECURITY that the United
     States Senate not vote for the Iran War Powers Resolution. We are
     doing very well with Iran and this is not the time to show weakness.
     Americans overwhelmingly support our attack on terrorist
     Soleimani....
     -- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) [1]February 12, 2020

   Trump tweeted, "Americans overwhelmingly support our attack" on Iranian
   Gen. Qassem Soleimani, killed in a Trump-ordered drone strike last
   month at the Baghdad airport.

   "If my hands were tied, Iran would have a field day," he said. "Sends a
   very bad signal. The Democrats are only doing this as an attempt to
   embarrass the Republican Party. Don't let it happen!"

     ....If my hands were tied, Iran would have a field day. Sends a very
     bad signal. The Democrats are only doing this as an attempt to
     embarrass the Republican Party. Don't let it happen!
     -- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) [2]February 12, 2020

   The Senate could vote on the measure Thursday, with the possibility
   that five Republican lawmakers will join the minority bloc of 47
   Democrats in the 100-member chamber to approve the non-binding
   resolution. It is almost certain to face a Trump veto, with the
   supporters of the resolution unlikely to be able to muster a two-thirds
   vote to override it.

References

   1. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1227661693376962561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
   2. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1227661700264013826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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