Thomas Massie

There was no imminent threat to the United States, which was what would authorize that. And I think that’s peculiar to hear that from the speaker of the House.

It should have been declarations of war, but at least they did an Authorization of Use of Military Force.

We should have debated this war powers resolution that Ro Khanna and I offered.

There are still voices in this administration—you’ve still got JD Vance, Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr—you’ve still got calmer heads that could prevail.

This is not constitutional.

We were tired of endless wars in the Middle East, and tired of wars in Eastern Europe.

This is not America First folks.

The Constitution does not permit the executive branch to unilaterally commit an act of war against a sovereign nation that hasn’t attacked the United States.

This is not Constitutional.

This is not constitutional.

This is not our war. But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution.

This is not Constitutional.

This is not our war. But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution.

This is not our war.

This is not our war. But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution.

Some politicians get into politics to enrich themselves. Maybe that’s why they can’t imagine someone would judge a bill based on what’s good for the country instead of what’s good for their wallet.

This bill is a debt bomb ticking.

If something is beautiful, you don't do it after midnight.

I think that’s hyperbole on his part. I’m not worried about it.

That’s a step up. In 2020, he wanted me thrown out of the GOP, so losing a seat wouldn’t be as bad as being thrown out, would it?

I used to think I wanted Congress to have more crazy candidates. And I have decided that is not the case.

if we were serious, we’d be cutting spending now, instead of promising to cut spending years from now.

After some soul searching I realized when they voted for Rand [Paul] and Ron [Paul] and me in these primaries, they weren’t voting for libertarian ideas — they were voting for the craziest son of a bitch in the race.

I’d love to stand here and tell the American people, ‘We can cut your taxes and increase spending and everything is going to be just fine.’ But I can’t do that because I'm here to deliver a dose of reality. This bill dramatically increases…

I would love to stand here and tell the American people that we can cut your taxes and increase spending, and everything is going to be just fine. I can't do that because I am here to deliver a dose of reality. This bill dramatically…