Chuck Schumer: ‘No President Should Be Allowed to Unilaterally March This Nation into War’

Schumer: “Madam President, earlier today, we received reports that Iran has targeted U.S. Military bases and U.S. servicemembers in the Middle East, putting their lives — putting the lives of thousands of Americans at immediate risk. I join Americans, I pray for their safety. This afternoon, I asked the Trump Administration to immediately provide a classified briefing, laying out the full threat picture, the intelligence behind Iran’s retaliation, and the detailed scope and timeline of any U.S. response. More importantly, I’ve demanded they lay out exactly what measures they’re taking, right now, to keep our servicemembers safe. As I said Saturday night, Congress and the American people are owed answers. No president should be allowed to unilaterally March this nation into war with erratic threats, no strategy, no explanation. That’s why I’ve called on Leader Thune to hold a vote immediately to enforce the War Powers Resolution. The law requires the Trump Administration to consult with Congress, the Constitution demands it, and the American people, especially the families of those in harm’s way, deserve nothing less. Confronting the Iranians — the Iranian regime’s nuclear ambitions and stopping their campaign of terror demands strength, resolve, and strategic clarity.”