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In reply to the discussion: The manufactured outrage that purports to be legitimate criticism of Hillary is pathetic [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)why didn't the UN take action, then?
Instead of the US, basically unilaterally?
Also, in regards to what did or did not constitute parameters of the known debate at the time of the proposal:
Rep. Filner, Republican from Chula Vista, seemed to believe that the Administration's proposal for authorization was being asked for instead of or in lieu of United Nations following through itself, at least, that's what he said at the time:
Filner voted against the resolution, saying disarming Iraq through the United Nations-sponsored weapons inspectors would be safer.
"A unilateral pre-emptive strike will not lead to a safer America," Filner said. "It will dilute world-wide resolution" that will lead to a greater risk
"I will not vote for a blank check for unilateral action"- Boxer (CA)
Interesting.