New Mexico congressional delegation denounces U.S. strikes in Iran

[Uncle Joe]

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“Americans have made it clear they do not want to be dragged into another endless war in the Middle East," U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján said in a statement. "Yet President Trump went against the American people without sharing any evidence to prove these military strikes would protect our homeland security."

Trump's actions have sparked debates on presidential authority, since Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution gives the power to declare war to Congress.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich made that point plainly in a social media post, writing, "Mr. President, let's be clear: Only Congress has the power to declare war, and we have not. What we urgently need is to return to diplomacy, even if I am skeptical in this president's ability to do that, or much else."

"This kind of unchecked executive action undermines our democratic institutions and sets a perilous precedent," U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez added in a statement. "I urge the president to bring us back from the brink of war and pursue a strategy grounded in strength, diplomacy, and lasting peace."

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https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/new-mexico-congressional-delegation-denounces-u-s-strikes-in-iran/article_dbf30b4c-f47a-4746-957e-bffbb7c7c085.html

[sop]

1. Good.

Democrats in Congress need to step up and denounce Trump's actions. Republicans and their corporate media partners will try to make this a "rally 'round the flag" moment, questioning the patriotism of anyone who disagrees with Trump. Democrats must not fall into that trap.

[Ritabert]

2. We put up with that crap from Dubya and it lasted 20 years

Why do you think our national debt exploded? Two unfunded 20 year occupations of Middle Eastern countries.