Kinzinger not sold on Obama’s ISIS combat plan

Posted on February 12, 2015

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said when it comes to warfare, "you never say what you can't do or what you wouldn't do." (WJBC file photo)

By Metro News Service

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) isn't totally on board with President Obama's plan to fight ISIS.  

The Republican tells Fox News' "On The Record" that Obama's plan limits the military too much.

"What I saw worries me for a couple reasons," said Kinzinger. "I think when it comes to warfare you never say what you can't do or what you wouldn't do. This puts a three year timetable on the president's authorization to ISIS. It can be extended, but we may be in a totally different political environment."

The President sent Congress a formal request for authorization to use military force on Wednesday. He has previously been working under a congressional authorization that was approved after 9-11. Obama's new request would not authorize long-term, large-scale ground combat operations.

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