2001 and 2002 War Resolutions
Authorizing the Use of Force Against Terrorists and Iraq
The following is the text of S.J. Res 23, which passed the Congress on September 14, 2001, and was signed into law by President George W. Bush as Public Law 107–40. To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States. Whereas, on September 11, 2001, acts of treacherous violence were committed against the United States and its citizens; and Whereas, such acts render it both necessary and appropriate that the United States exercise its rights to self-defense and to protect United States citizens both at home and abroad;…
