Reply #77: I've read it 30 times. Your premise is a false one.

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Just because it says "further diplomatic or other peaceful means" doesn't mean anything. This is under the heading of "Presidential Determination." What does that mean? It means when the President "determines" that further "diplomatic or peaceful means" would be fruitless he can go to war under the authority given him in 3(a).

It's really not that hard to understand. Granted, I was a law clerk for 4 years, but it's very clear.

The first half of the IWR mentions the UN all over the place. However, those statements are preceded by the "whereas" clause, making them statements and not conditions.

To repeat, the phrase you keep yelling about is under the heading of "Presidential Determination." Not "Congressional Determination." Not "UN Determination." Comprende?