I was flabbergasted when I learned that Congress had copyright duration extension high on its agenda.

当我得知国会又将延长著作权保护期的问题提到日程上来的时候，我有些吃惊。

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And there have been a range of other U.S. military actions, such as the deployment of U.S. forces to Haiti as well, that took place consistent with that notion the President has the constitutional authority to undertake a limited, time-limited in scope and duration military action, but inform Congress through the War Powers report.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing