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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