ICYMI: Rep. Omar Speaks on the House Floor in Support of Iran War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor in support of the Iran War Powers Resolution, led by Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY), to require the president to seek authorization from Congress before using further military force against Iran.You can watch the full video here. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

"I rise today in support of this resolution. 

"Donald Trump is unilaterally dragging this nation into an illegal and unjustified war with Iran.

"As someone who has survived the horrors of war, I know that bombs do not build peace or create stability. 

"Military strikes will not make us safer; they will inflame tensions and push the region further into chaos. 

"Every time we abandon diplomacy, we choose destruction.

"We know who will bear the cost of this decision: innocent civilians caught in the crossfire and our young service members sent into harm’s way.

"The American people are exhausted by endless wars built on false promises and paid for with American and foreign lives. Congress must reassert its constitutional authority.

"I urge my colleagues to vote YES to stop U.S. involvement in another illegal forever war.

"Thank you and I yield back."

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