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Last update - 07:16 16/02/2007 Pelosi: Bush needs Congress' approval in order to invade Iran By The Associated Press Washington - The leader of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, said Thursday that President George W. Bush lacks the authority to invade Iran without specific approval from Congress, a fresh challenge to the commander in chief on the eve of a symbolic vote critical of his troop buildup in Iraq. Pelosi, a Democrat, noted that "Bush consistently said he supports a diplomatic resolution to differences with Iran and I take him at his word." "At the same time," she said, "I do believe that Congress should assert itself, though, and make it very clear that there is no previous authority for the president, any president, to go into Iran." Advertisement Pelosi spoke in an interview as the House moved through a third marathon day of debate on a nonbinding measure that disapproves of the military buildup in Iraq while expressing support for the troops. Passage of the measure was expected Friday. Pelosi and other Democrats have said approval would mark the first step in an effort by the new Democratic-controlled Congress to force Bush to change course in a war that has killed more than 3,100 U.S. troops and tens of thousands of Iraqis. Bush has asked Congress to approve $100 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Congressional Democrats are hoping to insert provisions that would make it harder for the administration to follow through on its plan to deploy an additional 21,500 combat troops to Iraq. Rep. John Murtha, a Democrat, who is leading the effort, has said the measure may be changed to require that any troops deployed must meet formal Army readiness standards. Murtha also said the measure may be changed to prohibit any military action against Iran without specific congressional approval. Bush administration officials and their allies are resigned to House passage of the resolution and have worked in recent days to hold down defections by Republican lawmakers. But Bush took a swipe at his critics during the day. "This may become the first time in the history of the United States Congress that it has voted to send a new commander into battle and then voted to oppose his plan that is necessary to succeed in that battle," the president said. The Senate unanimously confirmed Lt. Gen David Petraeus last week to take over as the top U.S. commander in Iraq. Bush said at a news conference on Wednesday there is no doubt the Iranian government is providing armor-piercing weapons to kill American troops in Iraq, but he backed away from claims that the top echelon of Iran's government was responsible. Administration critics have accused the president of looking for a pretense to attack the Islamic republic, which is also at loggerheads with the United Nations about what it says is a nuclear program aimed at developing energy for peaceful purposes. Defending U.S. intelligence that has pinpointed Iran as a hostile arms supplier in Iraq, Bush said, "Does this mean you're trying to have a pretext for war? No. It means I'm trying to protect our troops. Bookmark to del.icio.us   Nothing to fear Nancy Pelosi in Israel: I trust all presidential candidates in regard to Israel. Bonfire drama Mount Meron grave of famed rabbi at center of ownership row between rival Sephardic and Ashkenazic trusts.   1.   cheap granstanding 23:52  |  Paul Freedman 15/02/07   2.   No invasion - an air campaign only 00:07  |  bimmer 16/02/07   3.   Stop Bagging Bush 00:32  |  Carl Peters 16/02/07   4.   A reason for war 00:35  |  Mark Lincoln 16/02/07   5.   Israel is alone on this one. 00:53  |  papa jay 16/02/07   6.   U.S. Consitution 01:35  |  Josh 16/02/07   7.   On bagging Bush 01:39  |  Lynn 16/02/07   8.   Carl Petes: install a non-fundamentalist Govt 01:42  |  papa jay 16/02/07   9.   Bush will simply attack and then ask permission later 01:51  |  Johnboy 16/02/07   10.   Strike on Iran not likely? 02:35  |  Pssd Off American 16/02/07   11.   Al Quds Force Paid To Protect Guardian Councils Backsides! 03:30  |  Lavi 16/02/07   12.   About Consituitions 03:59  |  Carl Peters 16/02/07   13.   on the contrary 05:18  |  vik 16/02/07   14.   Pelosi Loves Grandstanding 08:48  |  Kipperraes 16/02/07   15.   To Carl Peters 08:55  |  Gordon 16/02/07   16.   The Bonehead spins 09:10  |  Clickfool 16/02/07   17.   You Cant Be Serious! 09:12  |  Paulo 16/02/07   18.   The slow turning of a battleship 09:14  |  Clickfool 16/02/07   19.   US Bush is the Commander in Chief of US forces 09:15  |  Joseph E . 16/02/07   20.   For Joseph E, on George W.Bush # 19 09:56  |  Clickfool 16/02/07   21.   America will not attack Iran. 15:31  |  Lori Cowen 16/02/07   22.   Why invading, if the teror-sponsoring regime can be toppled? 23:38  |  Fortuna Benmayor 18/05/08   23.   For Lori Cowan # 21 23:46  |  Fortuna Benmayor 18/05/08

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