On the recordJanuary 9, 2020
President Trump has committed an illegal and unconstitutional act of war, pushing our Nation headlong into a war with Iran without any authorization from Congress, a war that would be so costly and devastating, it would make our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan look like a picnic. In doing so, he has undermined our national security in two critical ways: number one, Iran is no longer complying with the Iran nuclear agreement and is quickly speeding forward in developing their nuclear weapons capability, putting us and the world at greater risk. Number two, our troops in Iraq are no longer focusing on preventing a resurgence of ISIS and al-Qaida. Instead, all of their efforts are now focused on Iranian forces and Iranian-backed Shia militias. Congress must act today to stop further escalation of this war. Vote ``yes'' on H. Con. Res. 83 to uphold the Constitution which we all took an oath to support. Vote ``yes'' to stop Trump's war with Iran. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President. ____________________
