2aguy
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Oh, he certainly got approval, and needed it. After Japan was defeated in WWII, we helped them rebuild and regain their sovereignty, just as we did in Iraq. My bottom line is that the president should not have the authority to unilaterally send troops into offensive combat. That power is far too easily abused.I agree, he should have insisted on a formal declaration of war.
First of all, it was not a "war". We did not invade Iraq, plant the American flag in their soil, and placed their citizens under U.S. rule. We conducted military operations to remove a dictator and immediately handed the country over to the Iraqi people.
Second, Bush did get Congressional approval to conduct the military operations. Something Barack Obama has never done (of course - because Dumbocrats believe president = dictator).
Third, not only did Bush get Congressional approval, he then went before the UN and got UN approval.
He had a use of force decree from majorities in the House and Senate......