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Voting Against the War on Terror

Congresswoman Barbara Lee was the sole US politician to vote against the 'war on terror' in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

Just three days after the 9/11 attacks on America, Congress gave the President the power to order military action against any person, organisation or country suspected of involvement in the attacks - without needing Congressional approval.

Witness speaks to Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the only member of the legislature to oppose the new powers.

Photo: Barbara Lee in 2002. Credit: Getty Images News.

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Tue 20 Sep 2016 07:50GMT
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