Colombia RPCV Sam Farr pushes peace over war with Iraq
Read and comment on this story from the Californian that Colombia RPCV and Congressman Sam Farr joined an anti-war group of House members who want to repeal the authority that Congress gave President Bush last year to attack Iraq. Farr, D-Carmel, was one of 26 members who have signed a resolution that would take back Congress' authority to declare war. Read the story at:
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Farr pushes peace over war with Iraq
Carmel representative signs resolution to take back Congress' authority to attack
By Doug Abrahms
Californian Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Sam Farr on Wednesday joined an anti-war group of House members who want to repeal the authority that Congress gave President Bush last year to attack Iraq.
Their move came several hours after Secretary of State Colin Powell laid out the administration's evidence at the United Nations that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has been hiding biological and chemical weapons from inspectors.
Farr, D-Carmel, was one of 26 members who have signed a resolution that would take back Congress' authority to declare war.
"In my district and across the country, our citizens are crying out to us to stop this unnecessary war," he said. "Congress must reclaim its constitutional right and not allow this president to continue on a path towards war without the people's approval."
Farr said he realized the resolution is unlikely to pass because the House voted 296-133 last fall to support U.S. military action against Iraq. But his office has received a constant flow of telephone calls and letters from constituents concerned that the United States is rushing to attack Iraq, he said. More about RPCVs and their views on War with Iraq
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