Rand Paul introduces declaration of war against ISIS
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Sen. Rand Paul on Wednesday introduced a measure that declares the United States is at war with Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists in the Middle East.
Paul, a potential 2016 presidential contender, filed the measure as a joint resolution.
"I believe the president must come to Congress to begin a war and that Congress has a duty to act,” Paul said. “Right now, this war is illegal until Congress acts pursuant to the Constitution and authorizes it.”
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Paul is among many lawmakers who want Congress to debate and vote on authorizing President Obama to use military force against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS.