Rep. Panetta’s Statement on President Trump’s Dangerous Comments on Attacking Iran’s Civilization

Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's dangerous commentson attacking Iran's civilization:

"The President's threat to wipe out a 'whole civilization' in Iran is not just dangerous, it reeks of desperation and depravity. But this is the very real danger of an individual like Donald Trump having free rein over a war, something our Founders knew could happen and tried to prevent with our Constitution.

"That is why I call on Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately call back Congress into session so that we can properly debate a war powers resolution and exercise our Constitutional authority over the Iran War.

"Unfortunately, Speaker Johnson has yet to stand up to this President and his Secretary of Defense who continue to impose the power of the U.S. military selfishly and capriciously without a coherent or consistent strategy.

"The President's war is not just a danger to the Iranian people, but also to our U.S. military men and women in uniform. As we continue our efforts to stand up to the President and stop his war of choice, we must always stand for America's credibility and the sanctity of our democratic values."

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