Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, Trump has no plan, no strategy in the Middle East, but this self-described ``stable genius,'' who tells us he is smarter than our generals, smarter than our military and intelligence leaders, he wants sole control over whether our Nation is plunged into a war with Iran. Today, we say: No, Mr. President. You are not yet the tyrant that you wish to become. You defied military judgment by rejecting the Iran nuclear agreement. You abruptly abandoned our Kurdish allies, so vital to the fight against ISIS and terrorism, and you have taken us to the brink of war with an assassination of a foreign leader without any imminent threat demonstrated, only double-talk to explain that assassination. It is time to put the brakes on his dangerous pursuits. We reject this reckless and impulsive escalation, the endless bloodshed, and the lack of vision beyond promoting his own selfish interests. It is Congress that our Constitution vests with responsibility to declare war. If 1776 stood for anything, it was that America would not be ruled by a king or one who today aspires to be an authoritarian. This legislation will cut off funds for future war with Iran unless Congress authorizes war, has a specific authorization, or we face a true, genuine imminent threat. Before young Americans are again placed in harm's way, let's be sure it is the only choice to ensure our security and have a strategy for victory.…”