8/30/2013

Letter from Congressman Rigell to Obama

Letter from Congressman Rigell to Obama

Dear Mr. President,

We strongly urge you to consult and receive authorization from Congress before ordering the use of U.S. military force in Syria.  Your responsibility to do so is prescribed in the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

While the Founders wisely gave the Office of the President the authority to act in emergencies, they foresaw the need to ensure public debate – and the active engagement of Congress – prior to committing U.S. military assets.  Engaging our military in Syria when no direct threat to the United States exists and without prior congressional authorization would violate the separation of powers that is clearly delineated in the Constitution.

Mr. President, in the case of military operations in Libya you stated that authorization from Congress was not required because our military was not engaged in “hostilities.”  In addition, an April 1, 2011, memorandum to you from your Office of Legal Counsel concluded:

“…President Obama could rely on his constitutional power to safeguard the national interest by directing the anticipated military operations in Libya—which were limited in their nature, scope, and duration—without prior congressional authorization.”

We view the precedent this opinion sets, where “national interest” is enough to engage in hostilities without congressional authorization, as unconstitutional.  If the use of 221 Tomahawk cruise missiles, 704 Joint Direct Attack Munitions, and 42 Predator Hellfire missiles expended in Libya does not constitute “hostilities,” what does?

If you deem that military action in Syria is necessary, Congress can reconvene at your request.  We stand ready to come back into session, consider the facts before us, and share the burden of decisions made regarding U.S. involvement in the quickly escalating Syrian conflict.

Sincerely

8/13/2013

Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral Birthday August 13, 2013

Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral Birthday August 13, 2013
Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral Birthday August 13, 2013

Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral
Fact / wishes  -  8:35 AM #Birthday
#Google+ Link to original post with comments
Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral originally shared:
G+ friends  -  There are so many names I need to write out. On second thought, I'll just keep you written in my heart. Thank you very much for making my birthday a truly happy and memorable one. 


Angela Von Guesse
Shared publicly  -  Yesterday 5:36 PM Link to original post with comments #HappyBirthday
+Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral Happy birthday to the best influence of my life. I love you, Mama Em. You deserve nothing but the best because YOU ARE BEST!!


claudia köhler
Discussion  -  Yesterday 3:51 PM Link to original post with comments A new house in the karibik for you...:)))) Happy Birthday dear Emille....:)) We wish U simple pleasures in life....Evergreen happiness..... A truly bright future..... Most of all we wish a Birthday.... full of smiles and cheers.....:))) +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral


claudia köhler
Discussion  -  Yesterday 3:34 PM Link to original post with comments A new boat for you , my dear from all of us...:)))) 


claudia köhler
Discussion  -  Yesterday 3:33 PM  Link to original post with comments   Happy birthday +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral ....:)) We hope you like him...he is only for you...:))


claudia köhler
Discussion  -  Yesterday 3:32 PM   Link to original post with comments   A new plane for your trips around the world...:))) +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral.....:))))


claudia köhler
Discussion  -  Yesterday 3:31 PM  Link to original post with comments     Let us celebrate your birthday....:))) +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral ...Happy Birthday sweetie.....!!!!


claudia köhler
Discussion  -  Yesterday 3:31 PM    Link to original post with comments
*Special roses for a special lady...Happy Birthday , my dear...:))) +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral...Roses always stand for thoughts
& so these come to say....that my wishes are with you ...
today & everyday Happy Birthday sweetie !!!*



Dilyana Angel
Discussion  -  Yesterday 4:11 PM  Beautiful video attached…click link #HappyBirthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral
❤✽ ✾ ✿ ❀ ❁ ❃ ❋❤

Play video

Theo Von Druessel
Shared publicly  -  8:18 AM  Link to original post with comments *Happy Birthday +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral! 
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Wolf Wolfman
Shared publicly  -  Yesterday 3:56 PM  Link to original post You've had a good year...even though it got off to a slow start!
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Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral +Michaela McFisher +Carmilita Z. Ambrosio +Lorelei Strassberg +Dominique Bautista +Theo Von Druessel +Randy Blake +claudia köhler +Corrie Woerde +Angela Von Guesse +Dilyana Angel +Michael B. +Jimmy Chang +sanjay prakash
More...  https://goluckydonald.blogspot.com/2013/07/carmilita-zotomayor-riveral-gifpictures.html


Randy Blake
Discussion  -  Yesterday 3:43 PM  Link to original post 8-)




Michael B.
Shared privately  -  Yesterday 5:15 PM Link to original post with comments Happy Special Bithday To You!  +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral
From All of us!
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Michaela McFisher
Shared publicly  -  Yesterday 9:39 PM  Link to original post and comments #Birthday
#Gifts
Happy birthday to the best mother in the world +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral I love you, Mama. Here are your birthday gifts  -


Carmilita Z. Ambrosio
Shared publicly  -  Yesterday 9:17 PM  Link to original post and comments #Birthday
#HappyBirthday
Happy birthday, Mama +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral Here's your birthday gift!


Lorelei Strassberg
Shared publicly  -  Yesterday 9:55 PM Link to original post and comments Thank you for being my mother +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral You are my greatest blessing. I love you. Happy birthday!!
Here is one of your life's passions  -



Dominique Bautista
Shared publicly  -  Yesterday 10:57 PM Link to original post with comments #Birthday
#HappyBirthday
Happy birthday, Mama Em +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral The best grandma and horserider team mate anyone can have.
Enjoy your birthday presents  -



John patrick anthony Cummins
Shared publicly  -  Yesterday 5:27 PM Link to original post and comments #Birthday
#Lightning
THE 13th of August brings
Lightning for Birthday celebrators, it will light up your day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
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Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral +Yumi +Carmilita Z. Ambrosio +++++++++

John patrick anthony Cumminsbirthday is also August 13

sneha kulkarni
Fact / wishes  -  Aug 12, 2013  Link to original post with comments Many Many Happy Returns of the Day Mom +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral  Love you :))))))))))))))


Mita Gomez
Discussion Yesterday 10:16 AM   Link to original post with comments
COFFEE CLUB
Mita Gomez originally shared:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral I'M NOT SO LATE, IT'S ONLY MID-DAY THERE, IN FINLAND. :))) 
THIS MUST BE A BIG CELEBRATION!  MAY THE LORD, GIVE YOU THE
DESIRE OF YOUR HEART, MORE LOVE AND STRENGTH FROM THE LORD, OUR MOST AWESOME GOD!!  I LOVE YOU, SIS AS A  SISTER AND A FRIEND. HUGS AND KISSES.
 


Khurram Jamil
Discussion Yesterday 8:51 AM  Link to original post with comments
#HappyBirthday
Hey +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral Happy Birthday Dear! :-)



Karan Johar
Discussion Aug 12, 2013  Link to original post with comments
             •*¨`•. ☆ .•¨`*•.
¨*•♫♪YOU ARE AWESOME!¸*•♫♪  
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. . . ✿•*¨`•.¸(¯`v´¯)¸.•´¨`*•✿ . . .
…………… ….♥ •.¸.•´♥……………
Happy birthday to You +
Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral


Sharon Michanco
Discussion Aug 12, 2013  Link to original post with comments
#Birthday
#HappyBirthday
Happy Birthday +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral , a new birthday outfit for you!


sneha kulkarni moderator
Discussion Aug 12, 2013  Link to original post with comments
#Love
Happy Birthday Mom +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral This post is on behalf of Mav sis :))) Love you :))

 

Bianca Hope moderator
Discussion Aug 12, 2013 Link to original post with comments
Enjoy your birthday! :) +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral
 
Corrie Woerde
Discussion Aug 12, 2013 Link to original post with comments
#Birthday
#HappyBirthday
#Poetry
I'M SORRY....I DIDN'T KNOW....          
Corrie Woerde originally shared:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR EMILY... MANY HAPPY RETURNS !!!
SENT WITH LOVE!     ;-)



Walt Armour
Shared privately  -  Aug 14, 2013 Link to original post with comments HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral


sunidhi kapoor
Shared publicly  -  Aug 12, 2013  Link to original post with comments  This is for you Mom . You heart is as pure as these pearls.
So a small gift for you from this daughter.
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Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral


sanjay prakash
Shared publicly  -  Aug 12, 2013  Link to original post with comments Happy Birthdayyyyyyyyyyy Mom +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral !!
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Angela Von Guesse +Carmilita Z. Ambrosio +Dominique Bautista and all g+ friendsssssssssssssssssss


nidhi agarwal
Shared publicly  -  Aug 13, 2013  Link to original post with comments Wishing u a very happy bday dear mom
Have a great day



margarita Gelfer
Shared publicly  -  Aug 12, 2013  Link to original post with comments #HappyBirthday
For my dear friend +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


margarita Gelfer
Shared publicly  -  Aug 12, 2013  Link to original post with comments #Birthday
#HappyBirthday
Wishing a Happy Birthday to my dear friend +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Lavan Yohan
Discussion  -  Aug 13, 2013  Link to original post with comments There’s a better image on the Aug 13, 2013 link
#SriLanka
Happy Birthday +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral , sorry for being late. I offer you the Sigiriya mountain palace in Sri Lanka as a gift.
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sanjay prakash
Shared publicly  -  Aug 12, 2013   Link to original post with comments Mabuhay Carmi mom !! +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral


Amalia Pedemonte
Shared publicly  -  Aug 12, 2013   Link to original post with comments Happy Birthday +Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral ... May all your wishes come true. Enjoy your day!!!


Carmilita Zotomayor-Riveral
Shared publicly  -  Yesterday 9:46 PM The preceding is a link…it will take you to the original post…the original post has comments Sending warmest regards from Norway
Photo courtesy of +
Dilyana Chang
Thank you very much for everything +Wolf Wolfman