I don’t think this is an appropriate time for a war powers resolution, and I don’t think it’s necessary.
Henry Johnson
The Public Record
The President fully respects the Article I power of Congress, and tonight’s necessary, limited, and targeted strike follows the history and tradition of similar military actions under presidents of both parties.
The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says.
President Trump has been consistent and clear that a nuclear-armed Iran will not be tolerated.
For 80 years, presidents of both parties have acted with the same commander-in-chief authority under Article Two.
Leaders in Congress were aware of the urgency of this situation and the Commander-in-Chief evaluated that the imminent danger outweighed the time it would take for Congress to act.
Leaders in Congress were aware of the urgency of this situation and the Commander-in-Chief evaluated that the imminent danger outweighed the time it would take for Congress to act.
The President fully respects the Article I power of Congress, and tonight’s necessary, limited, and targeted strike follows the history and tradition of similar military actions under presidents of both parties.





