The Purpose of the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Was

The purpose of the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was to

A) authorize the president to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attacks against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression.
B) empower the House of Representatives to pass all necessary measures to repel any armed attacks against the forces of the United States.
C) permit the Senate to pass all necessary measures to repel any armed attacks against the forces of the United States.
D) acknowledge the president's authority to issue a declaration of war without the consent of Congress in an emergency situation.