This morning, Americans woke up to find out we are at war with Iran – an illegal war that could escalate wildly and has put our service members in harm’s way. This military action has not been justified or explained to the American people, nor approved by Congress.

The Iranian regime is a destabilizing force in the region. It must be held accountable for the violence it inflicts on its own people and grave human rights violations, and prevented from ever having a nuclear weapon. However, we can support the Iranian people and put extreme pressure on Iran’s leadership without starting another regime change war that puts our troops at risk.

The Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war, not the President. Next week I will support a war powers resolution to the House Floor to remove U.S. troops from hostilities with Iran absent congressional approval.

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