Rep Watson Coleman Denounces Illegal and Dangerous Bombing on Iran
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement in reponse to reports of the United States striking nuclear sites in Iran:
"The United States has just committed an act of war against a country that posed no imminent threat to our people. There was no self-defense or tactical strategy taken into account. Just the reckless action of a man who has never understood or respected the responsibilities of American leadership.
"This war was provoked by Benjamin Netanyahu for his own political survival, and Donald Trump has willingly handed him American military power to prolong it. The United States is not anyone’s proxy army, and our troops are not bargaining chips. Donald Trump's actions have put our troops in the region in significant danger.
"Trump had no legal authority to unilaterally launch these attacks. Congress has not authorized military force against Iran. In bypassing both the Constitution and our intelligence community - which made clear that Iran is not currently pursuing a nuclear weapon - he has once again demonstrated that he is a danger to our democracy and to global peace.
"The American people do not want yet another unnecessary preemptive war in the Middle East. Now, instead of preventing war, we are embroiled in one - not for our security, but for the ego of two men who think they are above accountability.
"I grieve for every family that will pay the price for this war. I am calling on Congress to immediately reassert its constitutional authority and pass the Massie-Khanna War Powers Resolution to halt further unauthorized military action and to stand up to this irrational and reckless behavior before more lives are lost."