NEVADA REPUBLICAN PARTY URGES PRESIDENT OBAMA TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW
REGARDING POTENTIAL SYRIA ATTACK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
- August 30, 2013 – The Nevada Republican Party released the following
statement regarding President Obama's planned attack on Syria . Chairman
Michael McDonald said, “Nevada Republicans believe that the military
should only be used when absolutely necessary and only after Congress
gives clear permission in accordance with the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution of 1973.”
Republicans across America expect all our elected leaders follow the Constitution. Congressman Rigell of Virginia sent a letter earlier this week to President Obama signed by 128 members of Congress. The letter reminded President Obama of his legal requirement to obtain approval for military action – a copy of the letter is here.
The Nevada Republican Party commends our representatives, Congressman
Amodei and Congressman Heck, who is a member of the House Armed Services
Committee, for joining Congressman Rigell by signing this letter urging
President Obama to follow the law prior to initiating any combat
actions against Syria .
Congress passed the War Powers Resolution of 1973,
over then-President Nixon's veto, specifically to fulfill the intent of
the framers of the Constitution of the United States . They intended
that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the President
would be required before the introduction of United States Armed Forces
into hostilities.
If
President Obama attacks Syria without the required authorization from
Congress, he will be demonstrating flagrant disregard for the rule of
law and separation of powers in our Constitution. We encourage Mr. Obama
to heed the advice of then-Senator Obama when he correctly summarized
the War Powers Resolution by stating, "The president does not have power
under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a
situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat
to the nation."
Should President Obama fail to obtain approval from Congress as required by Article I Section 8 of the US Constitution prior to initiating hostilities, Congress must consider taking action under Section 1544 of the War Powers Resolution.
Such action would compel the President to cease hostilities and
withdraw U.S. Forces from any and all combat operations, unless and
until Congress approves such actions.
The
public debate on the appropriate US response to the civil war in Syria
demonstrates how powerful grass roots action can influence political
decisions. Together, through social media, emails, faxes, and talk
radio, we can ensure that the White House understands that our military
forces are only to be put in danger in accordance with the Constitution
and applicable laws.
Please contact the White House
and insist that the Obama Administration to obtain the mandated
Congressional approval prior to any hostile engagements by our forces.
We also encourage Americans to use the internet and phone to reach out
to leaders in the media, talk radio, and bloggers to build consensus to
encourage Mr. Obama to comply with the law.
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