An OLC memo stating that "the purpose of this memorandum is to confirm that certain propositions stated in several opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in 2001-2003 respecting the allocation of authorities between the President and Congress in matters of war and national security do not reflect the current views of this office."  The memo concludes that "the propositions highlighted in the nine opinions identified [in the memo] do not reflect the currrent views of the Office of Legal Counsel and should not be treated as authoritative for any purpose."