Thompson explains his opposition to the Iran war
Mike ThompsonU.S. Representative for California at the statement date.
Thompson explicitly opposes the war and criticizes the lack of justification, planning and an exit strategy.
“I voted against this war today.”
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His full statement gives his own explanation of the war-powers vote and draws on his combat experience. He condemns Iran’s regime while demanding congressional authorization before sending troops into harm’s way.
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His full statement gives his own explanation of the war-powers vote and draws on his combat experience.
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He condemns Iran’s regime while demanding congressional authorization before sending troops into harm’s way.
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The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Thompson explicitly opposes the war and criticizes the lack of justification, planning and an exit strategy.
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