Here’s a statement released this morning by Congresswoman Candy Miller in response to U.S. military action related to the no-fly zone in Libya:
“I find it very troubling and unacceptable that President Obama has committed American forces to the conflict in Libya without any consultation or consent from Congress and without clearly stating to the American people the compelling U.S. national interest, our ultimate goal, the scope of our involvement, the potential cost and how we will achieve success. It is completely wrong that President Obama took this action without answering any questions and then immediately left the country. The President should immediately return home and call Congress back into session so that this action can be fully debated.
“We have seen uprisings across the Middle East over the last few months and in many instances atrocities have been perpetrated. One now must ask where this administration draws the line. What other internal conflicts might President Obama decide to engage American armed forces? What standard is he using when making a decision to engage American power? These are vital questions that demand answers before we get further drawn into this and other conflicts that have uncertain outcomes.”
