Boehner Issues Ultimatum to Obama: Present Libya Plan By Friday or Else…
- Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:41pm by
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WASHINGTON (The Blaze/AP) — House Speaker John Boehner urged President Barack Obama on Tuesday to explain the legal grounds for the continued U.S. military involvement in Libya and set a Friday deadline for the commander in chief’s response.
Ratcheting up the pressure, the Ohio Republican said in a letter to the White House that the administration clearly will be in violation of the 1973 War Powers Act this weekend. Obama did not seek congressional consent for the operation within 60 days of the March 19 U.S. airstrikes against Moammar Gadhafi’s forces.
“Given the mission you have ordered to the U.S. Armed Forces with respect to Libya and the text of the War Powers Resolution, the House is left to conclude that you have made one of two determinations: either you have concluded the War Powers Resolution does not apply to the mission in Libya or you have determined the War Powers Resolution is contrary to the Constitution,” Boehner wrote. “The House and the American people whom we represent deserve to know the determination you have made.”
Boehner complained that the administration has provided briefings for lawmakers but has not sought formal authorization. Seeking an explanation, he asked Obama for answers to constitutional and statutory questions by Friday.
Earlier this month, the House voted to rebuke Obama for failing to pursue congressional approval and accused the president of not providing a “compelling rationale” for the Libyan operation. The House measure also required a report from the administration, due by Friday, on the scope of the Libyan operation, its costs and its impact on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“The ongoing, deeply divisive debate originated with a lack of genuine consultation prior to commencement of operations and has been further exacerbated by the lack of visibility and leadership from you and your administration,” Boehner wrote.
He added: �The Constitution requires the president to �take care that the laws be faithfully executed,�and one of those laws is the War Powers Resolution, which requires an approving action by Congress or withdrawal within 90 days from the notification of a military operation.”
The White House maintains that it has been in compliance with the War Powers Act and has called the resolutions unhelpful and unnecessary.
Initially the White House brushed off the nonbinding House measure, saying it had provided answers at various briefings. But last week it said it will respond to detailed questions on the U.S. mission in Libya within the deadline.
NATO commands the operation, but the United States still plays a significant support role that includes aerial refueling of warplanes and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance work.
In the Senate, the fate of a resolution signaling support for the operation was in limbo.
Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said plans for the panel to meet Thursday and write a resolution would be delayed to allow lawmakers to review the White House report. He left open the possibility of action on a resolution next week.
“We just want everybody to see the information and see how it impacts their thinking,” Kerry said.
Among the backers of the resolution is Sen. John McCain of Arizona, a leading proponent of military action against Gadhafi, the top Republican on the Armed Services Committee and Obama’s presidential rival in the 2008 election. McCain warned his GOP colleagues against any steps that would send a positive signal to Gadhafi.
“I caution my friends, both here in the Senate and in the House of Representatives, that we don’t want to do anything or pass legislation which would encourage Gadhafi to remain in power,” McCain told reporters.
Sens. Jim Webb, D-Va., and Bob Corker, R-Tenn., introduced a separate resolution last week that presses Obama to seek congressional consent for continued U.S. military involvement in Libya and requires the administration to provide a detailed justification for the decision to go to war.
McCain said there are continued signs of deterioration for Gadhafi’s hold on power, including high-level defections from his regime.
“I would say to my Republican friends: If this were a Republican president, would you be trying to impose these same conditions?” McCain asked.
On Monday, the House essentially voted to prohibit money for the Libya operation, backing an amendment barring the use of any funds in contravention of the War Powers Act. The vote was 248-163 on a spending bill that still must be reconciled with the Senate.
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Comments (187)
Texas Grasshopper
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:35pm“We call on all the participants in tonight’s GOP presidential debate in New Hampshire to state clearly that they will not promote or exploit growing anti-Muslim sentiment to gain political advantage.
Report Post »“While appealing to fear and religious intolerance may score some cheap political points with a vocal minority in American society, our nation and its values of diversity and inclusion are harmed in the process.
“American Muslims deserve the same rights and respect as other citizens.”
AMT says several of those taking part in tonight’s debate hold Islamophobic views or promote unconstitutional measures targeting American Muslims. For example:
■Herman Cain first said he would not appoint a Muslim to a cabinet position, but later modified that stance by calling for an unconstitutional “loyalty” oath for Muslim appointees.
■Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum calls Sharia, or Islamic principles, “an existential threat” to America. In a “lecture on Islam,” Santorum falsely claimed the Quran, Islam’s revealed text, was written in “Islamic.”
■Former House speaker Newt Gingrich has suggested a federal anti-Sharia law. He also said: “I am convinced that if we do not decisively win the struggle over the nature of America, by the time they [his grandchildren] are my age they will be in a secular atheist country, potentially one dominated by radical Islamists. …“ Gingrich once issued a statement calling for a ban on all mosques near Ground Zero ”so long
mrsmileyface
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 7:03pmI encourage everyone to call or keep calling Speaker Boeners office in DC. Keep Obamas feet to the fire by keeping Boeners feet to the fire. If Obama thinks he can yawn thru this one hes sorely mistaken. Impeach Obama on WPA misuse.
Report Post »gonecountry
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:14amThere is nothing unconstitutional about demanding that a candidate for the Presidential Cabinet will keep the oath to uphold and defend the Constitution!
Arabic yes; otherwise Santorum is SPOT ON.
You may not like it but Gingrich is right. We don’t have to wait for Sharia to infiltrate American courts, there are multiple examples where it already has. In America, we have equal justice under the law, no Sharia required. There is nothing “Islamaphobic” about passing a law to reject Sharia in the U.S.
Report Post »vtxphantom
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:35pm“or else” what? Your going to hold your breath? Get some ba11s Boehner. You act like you are
Report Post »kitty whipped.
65Mustang
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:30pmHe should never have been elected.
Report Post »Redistributor
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:28pm@cheezwhiz…good one!
Report Post »Workforit
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:26pmI read the letter… All bark, no bite. See for yourself…
http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/2011/06/boehner-warns-obama-libya-will-violate-war-powers
Nice try Boehner but like always, your elitist is showing.
Nobama 2012
Report Post »Malcom0983
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:25pmAllen West must have let Boehner borrow one of his extra sets of balls.
Report Post »Obama will present a half-ass reason to congress, Ron and Rand Paul and one or two other true patriots will oppose but ultimately, Obama will get his way and we will probably have ground troops in Libya by Sunday.
workinghard
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:22pmWhen the RNC calls my house for donations, I tell them I will give them anything they want if they make Bachmann speaker of the house. They usually hang up on me.
Report Post »Ron_WA
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:20pmHold President Obama accountable. If he continues to refuse to follow the Constitution on his war with Libya then Congress must vote to impeach him. I’ve already written my Senators & Rep a couple of weeks ago. Time to push them once again.
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:09pmYou either have convictions or you don’t! You either have a spine or you don’t! Johnny since becoming Speaker of the House you have shown neither!
Report Post »christianUSA
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:08pmWe heard this before the deadline is days away! No one certainly not Obama has given a reason WHY?
Report Post »But republicans want to start a 5th or 6th war for the same reasons of the illegal UN-war with no real reason/s but police action of internal riots there by justifying Obama’s failure to notify congress per the Constitution when we on the brick of bankruptcy?? and it seems both internal sides will be against US, so WHY get invovled?
These UN-wars smells worst than the beginning of Vietnam UN-war. Get out, stop.
christianUSA
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:05pmI tried to post several time critical of Obama and congress with facts but blocked
Report Post »christianUSA
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:03pmWe heard this before the deadline is days away! No one certainly not Obama has given a reason WHY?
Report Post »christianUSA
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:02pmWe heard this before the deadline is days away! No one certainly not Obama has given a reason WHY?
Report Post »But republicans want to start a 5th or 6th war for the same reasons of the illegal UN-war with no real reason/s but police action of internal riots there by justifying Obama’s failure to notify congress per the Constitution when we on the brick of bankruptcy?? and it seems both internal sides will be against US, so WHY? Get out, stop.
These UN-wars smells worst than the beginning of Vietnam UN-war
mcFirst
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:02pmThats it – Keep the pressure on this guy. Put him on defense. The fewer days he can work his will the better.
Report Post »ENTITLEMENTSBLOW
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:01pmThe chosen One thinks he can act and do as he pleases. I’m willing to bet Boehner will be called a racist. Thats the only card dems and libs know how to play!
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:01pmBoehner issuing an ultimatum…Now that’s a good one.
Report Post »Treaty
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:00pmYeah. Obama doesn’t have anything to worry about.
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Report Post »the phathom
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:57pmzerobama is a real ZERO, and proving it more as each day passes.
Report Post »Texas Grasshopper
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:57pmThe House just passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including a provision to authorize worldwide war, which has no expiration date and will allow this president — and any future president — to go to war anywhere in the world, at any time, without further congressional authorization. The new authorization wouldn’t even require the president to show any threat to the national security of the United States. The American military could become the world’s cop, and could be sent into harm’s way almost anywhere and everywhere around the globe.
Report Post »FIVEHOLEJAMO
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:45pmThe National Defense Authorization Act is the name of a United States federal law that has been enacted for each of the past 48 fiscal years to specify the budget and expenditures of the United States Department of Defense
Report Post »TexasArmyMomx2
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:51pmThis would indeed be big news. I’ve been looking to verify this, but can’t find a thing. Can you tell me which section it’s in?
Report Post »Texas Grasshopper
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 8:05ami was refer to the Provision with in the bill….I cant find it now ….I only have so much time *L*
Report Post »thanks
freedom4ever
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:53pmViolation this weekend – where have you been??? How about Yemen also???
Report Post »chuck_wagon
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:53pmAll fine and well but what is Boehner going to do if Obummer doesn’t respond. What’s can congress do at that point?
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:07pmNo more money.
Report Post »ClockKing
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:38pmIf we had a Speaker with some balls, he/she would send the Capitol police along with US Marshalls to the White House and drag the POTUS out of there to the Hill, and force him to tell the People what the heck we are doing in four wars, and what’s the plan.
Report Post »mill
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 9:45pmoh yes I like this response check out…../\
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ClockKing
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:38pm*********
I know it will never ever happen, but I like it.
Report Post »Revotelution
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:49pmBO can ignor the request but at his own peril.
Report Post »obama_binpharteen
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:47pmImpeach the SOB!!
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:02pmI second and third that!
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:19pmI’ll 4th that. Boehner has put him (Obama) on notice that his actions are in violation of the War Powers Act and if he continues he will have expired his 90 days of “free” time. Impeachment papers should be drawn on day 91.
Report Post »Texas Grasshopper
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:30pmyeah so why did Doner pass leg. to support him????????????????? what the hell ? check out my post above ,,,
Report Post »jjoy
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 8:51pmIt takes only a simple majority of the “house” to impeach… Trouble is, boehner doesn’t have the b@lls to do it…
Report Post »mill
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 9:36pmyou got that right…somebody up there…
Report Post »BOEHNER AIN’T GOT THE BALLS TO DO ANYTHING AGAINST OBAMA!
All that Irish blood has been diluted to yellow pee.
Entropy
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 2:07amI hear ya Grasshoppa. I wonder when our military is going to attack Wash DC and level that joint.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:45pmABOUT TIME!
TEA!
Will he follow through …. doubt it. WTH
Report Post »oldasdirt
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:56pmHey Cat,maybe the debates last night put some fire in Boehner’s belly.
Report Post »We can only hope.
Bachmann / West—–West / Bachmann 2012
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:09pmCatB:
Indeed it is past time, and yes I doubt anything will be done or come of it; somehow even if some kind of restriction or such is put against the Libyan fiasco, then Mr Obama will just ignore it as he has done when inconveinence of laws and rules rears up in front of his goals.
Report Post »jjoy
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 8:49pmboehner always talks tough, but in the end, he will “cave in” and do whatever obama wants….
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:41pmBayner’s a candy-ass. Obama doesn’t have anything to worry about, as idle chatter never hurt anybody.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:47pmBoehner Issues Ultimatum to Obama: Present Libya Plan By Friday or Else I’ll cry
Report Post »lovenfl3
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:48pmFunny how the liberals cried and cried over George Bush acting like John Wayne, and here’s Obama making Bush look like a choir boy in comparison. Bush actually had a vote. Looks like thars a new Sheriff in town. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGMl5TBfepc Remember the liberal mindset: Bush war bad, Obama war good.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:49pmBoehner Issues Ultimatum to Obama: Present Libya Plan By Friday or Else…I won ‘t play golf with you on Sunday
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:52pmThey should tie Obama in a chair and make him watch a 24 hour slide show of Wieners , um…weiner photos. That’ll teach him to keep his eye on the balls and not dick around with the constitution.
Report Post »Want our country back
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:53pmBoehner issues Ultimatum to Obama – good luck
Obama issues ultimatum to BB – I hope BB tells obama to shove it, clean your own house
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:53pmI smell another executive order in the works…one to take care of that meddling little thing in Obama’s hair called Congress…
Report Post »Texas Grasshopper
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:53pmsay what ? whjat the heck is going on .Leon Panetta just supported this ..just great
The House just passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including a provision to authorize worldwide war, which has no expiration date and will allow this president — and any future president — to go to war anywhere in the world, at any time, without further congressional authorization. The new authorization wouldn’t even require the president to show any threat to the national security of the United States. The American military could become the world’s cop, and could be sent into harm’s way almost anywhere and everywhere around the globe.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:57pmWhatever, Weeper Of The House.
How about real man or woman as speaker of the house, what a wuss the Republicans have in charge.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:58pmSick the dogs on him. Whatever happened to Issa?
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:05pmIs there a spine somewhere in there?
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:06pmI’ll bet Odumbo is quaking in his golf shoes now, eh?
Report Post »PER100
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:18pmTo: Speaker of The House
From: President Obama
I decided that I have the legal right to assert US Foreign Policy. I have confirmed this with AG Holder. If you chose to question further, I will stop all Aid to Isreal, and hold a press confrence declaring you are prejudice and trying to kill more poor people. I will also send my VP to hold meetings to discuss any other concerns you may have. Oh, what country were we talking about again? Sorry, it was my turn to putt.
Report Post »fastfacts
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:18pmBoehner is really starting to grow strength against Obama, unlike a few months ago with the 2011 budget. Hopefully he will stay strong for the debt ceiling and spending cuts. He needs to show the party where he stands. Today he gave him a deadline, a demand he show the legality, and told him straight out he was breaking the law: http://tiny.cc/dm22e
Boehner needs to do the same thing with spending cuts, and the debt ceiling 1) Deadline, 2) Ultimatum, 3) Tell him he is breaking his oath.
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:19pmOr else he’ll take away his “auto stamp”!
Report Post »PER100
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:19pmPS: what happen to Nancy Pelosi? was there a botox accident again?
Report Post »wildbill_b
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:22pmWhat everyone is missing is the separation of powers clause. The several branches can not “delegate” powers enumerated to them specifically to others agencies.
For example. Only Congress has the power to declare war (Legislative Branch) and thus can NOT delegate that authority (combine it) with the authority of the Executive Branch). It is WE, the PEOPLE that are supposed to make them obey. If they ignore it and you don’t do anything, you have nothing to cry about. The War Powers act has no force since it is repugnant to the Constitution. Peace
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:25pmStart Impeachment proceedings Today..Mr. Boehner
Report Post »mill
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:40pmHo heck, what’s he gonna do…smack him on the wrist..
I like Boehner…but he along with the rest of Washington are candy asses..they’re not going to do anything…except give him another deadline, or try Obama will try to embarass him with some crap..Obama is good at embarrassing people that get the best of him or cross him….and he does it on a public stage…somebody needs to stand up to the Obama and call him out…silly>..no just tired o the school/white house bully
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 5:47pmWhen is Congress going to try Obama for treason and sentence him to death?
Boehner’s not being tough – Obama violated the Constitution with regard to Libya (as well as with regard to other occasions) because he didn‘t get Congress’ approval before making war against another country without our own country being in imminent threat by them.
Boehner is a sellout.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:01pmLibya is Obama’s Vietnam. What ever plan Obama come’s out with, it isn’t the truth.
Report Post »101
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:32pmThe new catch phrase on Capitol Hill “Ultimatum”
Example 1: BHO gave Israel an “Ultimatum”
Example 2: Boehner gave BHO an “Ultimatum”
Definition “ Ultimatum”
• A final statement of terms made by one party to another.
• A statement, especially in diplomatic negotiations, that expresses or implies the threat of serious penalties if the terms are not accepted.
JUST MORE BS TO SCURRY THE SHEEP!
Report Post »Slick Willie
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:45pm***** won’t do anything….Obummer is his golf buddy!! Diversion tactic.
Report Post »Marengo Ohio Patriot
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 6:50pmHope this one pans out better than his 100 billion ‘demand’. I doubt it though. Just another Rebublicrat!
Report Post »poorrichardsnews
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 7:07pmWe reached Jim Carey for his comments on Obama’s refusal to adhere to the War Powers Act:
Report Post »http://poorrichardsnews.com/post/6534982229/john-boehner-has-had-enough-of-obamas-stalling-on
MiketheTrucker
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 9:22pmOr else what, John, you won’t let him win the next round of golf?
Report Post »Aegis
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 9:56pmNever mind BHussienO is committing a flagrant violation of the US Constitution which states that President MUST get approval from congress if he is to commit our troops longer than sixty days to a conflict or war. But since when to progressive/statist care anything about the ORIGINAL INTENT of the US Constitution!
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 10:57pmI’ll bet he thumbs his nose at Bohner, and us. he is the crypt in the white house.
Report Post »Pastor Ray
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 11:24pmOhio does NOT have anyone with teeth…They haven’t since Wayne L Hays was murdered!
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 11:30pmWhat’s Johnny Bohner gonna do if Obammy blows him off? Cry to Anthony Weiner?
rotfl
Report Post »GETLIFE
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:16amBoehner doesn’t get any brownie points for writing polite reminder letters. He should just wait for the deadline then take action. Look at how Obama treats his political enemies.
Boehner will get absolutely no political leverage by playing golf and playing nicey-nice, and these days, it doesn’t buy any positive public opinion either.
Report Post »Anna Fallaxis
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 7:51amOR ELSE WHAT, *****? LOVED CHEEZ WHIZ’S ANSWER: “OR ELSE I’LL CRY” – hilarious. These spineless weenies have no plan. When the Lefty says no, the Right picks up their marbles and runs away.
Report Post »BLACKDIAMONDSKIER
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 7:51amI’m glad to hear that House Speaker Boehner is actually doing what he swore to do when he was elected. Here is what they promised us to do.
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.”
My opinion either way DOES NOT MATTER. Consent for war must be approved by CONGRESS according to the Constitution. If congress does approve the war in Lybia….fine (although I don’t agree). Consent however, MUST be given by Congress. So…back to the oath. If congress fails to do their duty to defend the constitution, the American people had better defend it themselves …………..So help US God !!!!!!!! This IS a huge issue with far reaching implications. If this admin. thinks they can get away with this……they must be licking their chops at what they could get away with in order to control YOU !!!!!!! The Constitution is a protector of the liberty of each one of you. It protects your freedom. The American people must stand up and defend it.
Report Post »barak hussein osama arafat brotherhood
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 8:32amdid he cry before or after he spoke ?
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 8:35amAnother muslim hateing genocidal war monger.he only wants to “Liberate” people who never asked to be liberated [iraq and afghanistan.]Libya where it would be right and good to assist since the people themselves have risen up, offends his sensibilities[of wanting to murder arabs not free them].Typical right wing eamerican!Those arabs asking for intervention pulls the rugh out from these genocidal anti arab bigots now they’re suddenly into the wart powers act.Their hateful nazilike genocidal intents are exposed!
Report Post »JRook
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 10:11amNo more rationale to be in Iraq, Afghanistan or Pakistan than Libya or Egypt.
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:12pmI heard Ratigan make a perfect analogy of the “Left versus Right” garbage.
He basically compared it to pro wrestling. Which is exactly right, no side is going to do anything, because ultimately they are pushing the same agenda. Now however, all I can think about when I see Boehner make statements is Boehner jumping off the ropes and giving Obama the elbow.
Makes me laugh every time.
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