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Republican senators seek new war authorization.(QuickQuotes)(Brief article)

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| August 06, 2007 | McManus, John F. | COPYRIGHT 2007 American Opinion Publishing, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

"Many of the conditions and motivations that existed when we authorized force almost five years ago no longer exist or are irrelevant to our current situation."

On July 13, Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind., quoted ...

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