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On the recordMarch 4, 2026
I stand here as former leader, but also as one with 30 years of experience in intelligence. I think this is a very important debate for us to have. There are two debates going on here. One is the debate as to the Constitution of the United States. The other is whether Iran should have a nuclear weapon, which everyone agrees they should not, but that doesn't mean the Constitution of the United States should be a casualty of that because the administration wants to take a shortcut to the war. I rise in mourning for the brave servicemembers who have given their lives in this conflict. I honor their ultimate sacrifice and pray for them, their families, and all who were injured in this so far. I had some veterans in my office, Mr. Speaker, earlier today on two different occasions, and they talked about the fact that having six people killed so early at the beginning of a conflict, an initiation of hostilities is unacceptable. What is our plan? What do we have in mind for them? Again, everyone agrees Iran should not have a nuclear weapon.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Addressing the implications of military action against Iran and the importance of constitutional debate.

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