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Voting against the War on Terror

12/09/2014 GMT

Voting Against the War on Terror

BBC World Service - Witness History, Voting Against the War on Terror

Three days after 9/11 Congresswoman Barbara Lee became the most hated woman in America

Three days after 9/11 Congresswoman Barbara Lee became the most hated woman in America.

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: AP Photo/Chao Soi Cheong

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