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Delgado Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution

Statement

Date: Jan. 9, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Constitution Defense Executive Branch Legislative Branch

Today, Representative Antonio Delgado released the following statement on the House vote to reassert Congressional authority over U.S. military action in Iran:

"Today I voted for the War Powers Resolution to end United States Armed Forces' engagement in hostilities with Iran. Congress is a co-equal branch of government, and the Constitution dictates that we have the sole power to declare war. The American people and Congress must have a clear understanding from the Administration of its plans to de-escalate tensions with this hostile power and ensure our nation is not once again staring down a costly and unending war. We cannot send American servicemembers and diplomats into harm's way without a thorough grasp of the mission and objectives."


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