WIBC: Pence Suggested That President Obama’s Military Action In Libya Differed From That Of President Reagan’s Because “Back Then, Reagan Authorized A Couple Of Missiles In One Single Strike.” “Indiana 6th District Congressman Mike Pence says he has some concerns about America's military action in Libya… Pence believes if the U.S. is going to be ‘all in’ then Congress should declare war. He says the deputy secretary told him the President has the ability to project American military power in limited manners where vital national interest is at stake. Pence says if we are going to be at war, which he believes we are, then Congress should declare it and the U.S. should be in it to win. According to Pence, this offensive differs from when President Ronald Reagan took action against Libya in 1986. Back then, Reagan authorized a couple of missiles in one single strike. Pence says this current operation has already taken more personnel, firepower, and resources.” [WIBC, 3/31/11] Pence Claimed That President Obama’s Military Action In Libya Took More Personnel, Firepower, And Resources Than That Of President Reagan’s In 1986. “Indiana 6th District Congressman Mike Pence says he has some concerns about America's military action in Libya… Pence believes if the U.S. is going to be ‘all in’ then Congress should declare war. He says the deputy secretary told him the President has the ability to project American military power in limited manners where vital national interest is at stake. Pence says if we are going to be at war, which he believes we are, then Congress should declare it and the U.S. should be in it to win. According to Pence, this offensive differs from when President Ronald Reagan took action against Libya in 1986. Back then, Reagan authorized a couple of missiles in one single strike. Pence says this current operation has already taken more personnel, firepower, and resources.” [WIBC, 3/31/11] HEADLINE: “Pence, Lugar Slam Libya Intervention” [Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, 4/1/11] Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Pence Claimed That President Obama “Had Failed To Spell Out The Reasons, Objectives And Costs For Airstrikes In [Libya].” “Indiana congressmen raised more objections Thursday to U.S. military actions in Libya. During hearings of the House and Senate foreign relations committees, Reps. Dan Burton, R-5th, and Mike Pence, R-6th, and Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., said President Obama had failed to spell out the reasons, objectives and costs for airstrikes in the North African nation… Fellow panel member Pence said, ‘I don’t believe the president of the United States has the authority to take America to war without congressional approval where our safety and national interests are not directly threatened.’ Pence complained that with Libya, unlike Iraq, the U.S. has ‘no clear objective, no congressional approval, uncertain and wavering international support ... we are on a different road.’” [Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, 4/1/11] Pence Suggested That U.S. Military Action In Libya Differed From That In Iraq Because There Was “No Clear Objective, No Congressional Approval, [And] Uncertain And Wavering International Support.” “Indiana congressmen raised more objections Thursday to U.S. military actions in Libya. During hearings of the House and Senate foreign relations committees, Reps. Dan Burton, R-5th, and Mike Pence, R-6th, and Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., said President Obama had failed to spell out the reasons, objectives and costs for airstrikes in the North African nation… Fellow panel member Pence said, ‘I don’t believe the president of the United States has the authority to take America to war without congressional approval where our safety and national interests are not directly threatened.’ Pence complained that with Libya, unlike Iraq, the U.S. has ‘no clear objective, no congressional approval, uncertain and wavering international support ... we are on a different road.’” [Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, 4/1/11] Pence Called For A More Aggressive Approach In Libya, Saying He Did Not Believe In “Limited War.” “On March 19, the U.S. and its United Nations allies launched air strikes to protect civilians under attack for protesting the repressive regime. President Obama insisted that Muammar el-Qaddafi ‘must go’ but argued that broadening the mission to force him from power would be a costly and dangerous venture. Among the Republicans calling for a more aggressive approach is Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana, who told a House committee Thursday that he doesn’t believe in ‘limited war.’ He added, ‘I believe that if America chooses to go to war, then by God, you go to war to win.’ Earlier that day, when he addressed the crowd of tea party activists at the Capitol, Pence railed against ‘the mountain of debt that threatens our children’s future.’ He didn’t mention Libya, the latest burden on the federal budget.” [National Journal, 4/2/11] Pence Suggested That The Obama Administration Had Drawn The United States Into A War By Undertaking Military Action In Libya. “The ongoing situation in Libya has a number of lawmakers concerned. Among them, Indiana Sixth District Congressman Mike Pence. He says that even though military action is now under the command of NATO, American personnel and equipment are being utilized. Pence said that he raised concerns with the Obama Administration over the lack of Congressional approval for the operation, which is being characterized by the administration as a ‘kinetic military action.’ Pence said that he believes that the Obama Administration has drawn the United States into a war. The Columbus Republican added that barring a direct a threat to our vital national interests, or a direct attack on the United States or our allies, the President has a duty to seek congressional approval on these types of uses of our military. Pence says that he and other lawmakers will continue to monitor the situation in Libya and act accordingly.” [WKKG, 4/6/11]