Arm Kurdish allies and require congressional authorization for war

Paul supported arming Kurdish allies against the Islamic State and opposed the Obama administration's decision to arm Syrian rebels. He said the president should obtain congressional authorization for military action, through a war-powers authorization or declaration of war. He would allow U.S. troops on the ground to protect Americans or target high-value individuals.

Context: The passage limits the stated grounds for U.S. ground troops to protecting Americans or targeting high-value individuals.

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He supports arming Kurdish allies in the region

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