Congressman Neguse Statement On the Trump Administration’s Strikes on Iran

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s strikes on Iran: 

“First and foremost, our constitution is crystal-clear: the decision to take our nation to war rests with Congress. Our framers designed the constitutional framework to ensure consequential issues of war would be fully debated by lawmakers before American service members are engaged in conflict abroad.

“Iran’s violations of human rights are well documented, and I’ve long stated that Iran — the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism — cannot be permitted to develop nuclear weapons. But I also share the deep concerns of many Americans about direct U.S. involvement in foreign wars.

“Put simply, President Trump’s reckless decision to once again initiate military action without congressional authorization is clearly unconstitutional. Speaker Johnson must reconvene the Congress — immediately — for a vote on the War Powers Resolution.

“I am praying for the safety of our troops, personnel, and Americans across the region. If any Coloradans are currently in the Middle East and need assistance in evacuating, we encourage you to please contact our district or Washington D.C. offices, where we have dedicated staff available to assist.”

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