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Witness History: Voting Against the War on Terror

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Voting Against the War on Terror

20/09/2016 GMT

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

Only one Congresswoman voted against the 'war on terror'. Her name was Barbara Lee.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee was the sole US politician to vote against the 'war on terror' in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

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: Barbara Lee in 2002. Credit: Getty Images News.

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