Reply #9: No

[originalpckelly]

What they wanted to do was take the 15 day period of time in FISA (1811) which allows warrantless electronic surveillance after a formal declaration of war, and extend the exception to an authorization of military force or after a national emergency. This shows that they thought they needed to have this authority legalized. If they had thought they could override FISA with an AUMF the changes to FISA(1811) would be unnecessary. You are right, however, this has nothing to do with the 72 hr. exception. Obviosly you're right about the original intent, but these people seem to take a mile when given an inch, so take the most liberal construction.