Political Quotes

“It is up to Congress to prevent another costly war in the Middle East. For too long, Congress has ceded its responsibilities as a coequal branch of government when it comes to matters of war and peace. As The New York Times recently put it: ``It is long past time that the legislative branch reclaimed its central role in overseeing war waged in the name of the American people.'' Madam Chair, I thank Congressman Khanna for this amendment. He has been persistent and very clear about our role in the areas of war and peace, and it builds upon the amendment I got into the Defense appropriations bill that indicated and said that nothing in the Defense appropriations bill could be construed as authorization for the use of force in Iran.”