[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1045]
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                                 S. 316

 Mr. COONS. Madam President, today I would like to talk about 
S. 316, a bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force 
against Iraq. It is well past time to repeal the 1991 and 2002 AUMFs. 
Congress must reaffirm its constitutional authority over war powers, 
and this vote goes a long way toward asserting the way in which our 
leaders choose to wage war and use force. Iraq is now a key partner for 
the United States in the Middle East. I hope the vote today will not 
only affirm our cooperative and strategic relationship with the 
country, but also begin a new chapter in U.S.-Iraq bilateral relations. 
While I was unable to vote in person in its favor, I support the 
passage of this bill without amendment.

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