Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Again, just to recapitulate, today's rule provides for consideration of legislation to do two things: one, to limit funding for any military action in or against Iran; and, two, repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force. I do believe it is correct to advocate for Congress to retake Article I powers, and it is correct to negotiate a new Authorization for Use of Military Force. I was not here in 2002. I was not able to vote on that legislation. However, we should not repeal the existing 2002 authorization without a hearing, without a markup, and without fully assessing how it will affect our troops in the region. Further, we should evaluate whether or not a new Authorization for Use of Military Force should take its place. In fact, 2 or 3 weeks ago, Democratic leadership of this House brought H. Con. Res. 83. The House passed this earlier this month. In the findings, the majority stated: ``The United States has national interests in preserving its partnership with Iraq.'' Yet, here we are now just a few weeks later considering a repeal of that very authority. If it was important 3 weeks ago, how did it become unimportant today? We don't know because we haven't had a hearing. Limiting funding for any military action in and against Iran simply broadcasts our plans or lack thereof to the enemy, potentially inciting further aggression. Weakness is provocative.…”