The dispute involves the U.S. role in the NATO-led Libya military mission . The president disagrees , based on a legal analysis of the situation backed by his general counsel , the State Department and Defense Secretary Robert Gates , Carney said . In a statement released by his office, Obama said he was "disappointed that Russia has chosen to continue its efforts to undermine our democracy." House Speaker Boehner warns Congress may try to cut mission funding over the issue .
The dispute involves the U.S. role in the NATO-led Libya military mission . In a statement released by his office, Obama said he was "disappointed that Russia has chosen to continue its efforts to undermine our democracy." House Speaker Boehner warns Congress may try to cut mission funding over the issue .