DeGette Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the House considered resolutions regarding military action in Iran:

“Iran has been the largest state sponsor of terrorism globally and a significant destabilizing force in the Middle East for decades. However, that does not give Donald Trump the authority to launch a war of choice. The Constitution mandates that the president must receive Congressional authorization before engaging in acts of war, except in very limited circumstances. To date, I have seen no evidence that there was an imminent threat against our country. That is why I voted for the war powers resolution today which would have stopped Trump’s illegal war.

“Republicans killed the resolution, greenlighting the war and putting American servicemembers in harm’s way. Meanwhile, this war is costing at least $1 billion every day. That is billions of dollars that could go towards affordable health care and housing. I refuse to support this war.”