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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – On Thursday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) voted for legislation to repeal the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) and to clarify the 2001 AUMF enacted following the September 11 attacks.

“Today’s legislation was about Congress doing its job and setting clear strategic boundaries for the use of our Armed Forces globally,” said Congresswoman Horn. “The 2002 AUMF we voted to repeal today needed to be taken off the books. It was enacted to confront the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq, a regime hasn’t existed for more than 15 years. The 2001 AUMF is nearly two-decades old and requires an update to address current security threats. Regardless of who holds the title of Commander in Chief, Congress must fulfill its constitutional obligation to set the course for where and when our Armed Forces are used, and today’s votes were a step in the right direction.

“Tensions with Iran remain a concern and my priority is protecting the long-term security of Americans. As Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I will continue to work to bring both parties together to update the existing AUMFs to respond to today’s national security threats and to protect our nation against another reckless war.”

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