Letter from President Barack Obama requesting authorization for the use of military force
February 11, 2015 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: – February 11, 2015.
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February 11, 2015 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: – February 11, 2015.
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