Marathon Pundit: House passes resolution asking Obama for explanation on Libyan conflict; Pawlenty statement

Friday, June 03, 2011

House passes resolution asking Obama for explanation on Libyan conflict; Pawlenty statement

This afternoon the House of Representatives voted 268-145 on a John Boehner-sponsored resolution asking the president for an explanation of our role in they Libyan conflict.

On March 18 President Obama said our military involvement would last "days, not weeks."

Tim Pawlenty issued a statement on that vote an hour ago.

The House of Representatives has voted on a resolution questioning President Obama's leadership on Libya. The fact that this resolution is required is a testament to the President's failure of leadership on foreign policy. Members of the House from both parties have asked where we are headed in Libya, wondered whether the commander-in-chief is poised to command troops, asked for information about costs and end game, and been rebuffed. The American people have seen President Obama speak only briefly on the question of NATO operations in Libya. Is it any wonder there are doubts?

As president, I will engage the Congress and the American people to support a transparent, coherent strategy in defense of American lives, American interests, and American values in the world.