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Mattis and Tillerson sent a warning to lawmakers pushing for a new war authorization

Top US national security officials have warned congressional Republicans and Democrats demanding a new war authorization that existing laws governing combat operations against terrorist groups are legally sufficient.

And they say that repealing them prematurely could signal the United States is backing away from the fight.

 

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Top US national security officials have warned congressional Republicans and Democrats demanding a new war authorization that existing laws governing combat operations against terrorist groups are legally sufficient.

And they say that repealing them prematurely could signal the United States is backing away from the fight.

 

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