Dan Kildee: “I thank my friend, Mr. Engel, for yielding. I am troubled by aspects of this debate. I think it is fine that we have…”

“I thank my friend, Mr. Engel, for yielding. I am troubled by aspects of this debate. I think it is fine that we have different views, but to hear some on the other side characterize the position of those who support this resolution as somehow not loving the country as much as they do when it is our country, as well, that we have pledged to defend--it is the same veterans on this side of the aisle who put themselves in harm's way as the veterans on the other side of the aisle. There is no distinction in the battlefield. We love our children and want to defend them as much as we know you do as well. So let's stop the demagoguery regarding patriotism. This comes to a simple question. It is not even a question as to whether or not there was justification to take out Mr. Soleimani, because clearly there was. The question is: Who gives the justification? Who authorizes military action in this country? We can all have our opinions. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has expired.”