THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement today in response to the House vote on the Iran War Powers Resolution:

"This president's unauthorized war in Iran has already cost six American lives and over $5 billion in taxpayer dollars, and there is no clear end in sight. I voted against this war today.

"I'm a combat veteran, and like any combat veteran will tell you: war is hell. We need transparency from this administration on their plans in Iran, and they have failed to provide a clear justification for the war, a plan for the war, or an exit strategy to end the war.

"I was one of the few members of Congress who voted against the war in Iraq because of my own experience. Many of the people I served with never came home. And right now, we are barreling toward repeating the same mistakes that unnecessarily cost us so many lives and dollars.

"Let me be clear: Iran's regime is terrible, and we must always defend our nation against threats. But this administration needs the authorization of Congress before sending American troops into harm's way."