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Originally posted by taxwonk
Well, I'm fairly certain it's illegal to lie to Congress when seeking its approval for combat engagements. I'm also fairly certain it's illegal to induce others to do the same.
It may not be perjury, but it's clearly criminal fraud.
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As far as I know one ever went after Johnson for the Gulf of Tonkin resolution. In fact I have never heard any one argue that he broke any laws when he asked for that legislation. He lied and deceived Congress, but no one ever talked about prosecution.
