Senator and Congressman support President Obama’s action but seek more information.
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) and Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) strongly opposed the use of American ground forces in Libya Tuesday while speaking at a Town Hall meeting of more than 250 people at the North Shore Senior Center in Northfield. “No American boots on the ground,” Kirk said to the loudest applause of the day. At the same time, Kirk and Dold voiced support for the no-fly zone established Saturday over Libya and said Congress should play a role when United States’ troops are committed to battle. “I want to know the president’s plan,” Kirk said after the meeting. “I support the Powell Doctrine, which is a clear plan and a quick exit.” Dold agreed with Kirk. He also wants an explanation from President Barack Obama before …
Congressman addressed concerns from Tenth District residents on Saturday.
Congressman Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) was in Deerfield on Saturday to give an update on happenings in Washington and listen to concerns from residents. The overwhelming message from more than 75 people crowded into Deerfield’s Village Hall was anxiety over jobs, the economy and the growing federal budget deficit. Residents also took issue with the possibility of American military action in Libya. Lee Goodman of Northbrook wanted to know why Congress was not in emergency session trying to curb President Barack Obama’s efforts to commit American military resources to the growing conflict in Libya. Goodman was the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Tenth District in 2004. Dold told Goodman that French, not American aircrafts were …
Illinois senator thinks U.S. is now in "a shooting war" with Libyan leader.
Republican Sen. Mark Kirk said that he would like to see the U.S. pursue more aggressive military action against Libya, according to The Chicago Tribune. Kirk argued that the miliary's mission should seek to remove "the enemy, which, now that we're in this, is Gadhafi." From the Tribune: "I think that we are now in a shooting war with Moammar Gadhafi, so it should be to end his regime and bring about a new government," Kirk, a Naval Reserve intelligence officer, told reporters after speaking to the City Club of Chicago. According to the Tribune story, President Obama's administration has alligned its military role as more of a humanitarian effort, protecting Libya's citizens from government forces. Kirk said that if Gadhafi were removed …
Ellen Beth Gill
9:57 am on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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