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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Authorization for Use of Military Force · Sec. 2

Sec. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

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## SEC. 2 AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES **[**[50 U.S.C. 1541 note](/us/usc/t50/s1541)**]** ###
(a)In General That the President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons. ###
(b)War Powers Resolution Requirements ####
(1)Specific statutory authorization Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. ####
(2)Applicability of other requirements Nothing in this resolution supercedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.
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