Political Quotes

“Let me say that America's Constitution laws don't really convey weakness. Enforcing those laws is what keeps America strong. And when any President does not follow the law, this Congress must act, and that is what we are trying to do now. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio). Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Well, hating all things Obama, Trump impulsively tore up the nuclear deal with Iran, even though all of his intelligence agencies, all of the other signatories, the inspectors, agreed they were in compliance. {time} 1000 He said he would get a better deal as a master negotiator, through a unilateral campaign of maximum pressure, and bring stability to the region. Instead, he has triggered steadily escalating tensions, culminating in the January 3 assassination of Soleimani, bringing the U.S. to the brink of war with Iran. The Bush invasion of Iraq under phony intelligence provided by Vice President Cheney was the worst foreign policy mistake in the history of the United States of America, and we are still seeing the repercussions, but a war with Iran would be worse. Trump says he doesn't need to consult with Congress for a war in Iran. We hear from the other side that Congress asserting its constitutional authority regarding declaration of war is dangerous. I tell you what is dangerous: an impulsive Commander in Chief embroiling the United States in yet another endless war in the Middle East. Mr. McCAUL.…”