Dingell condemns unauthorized Iran strikes
Debbie DingellU.S. Representative for Michigan at the statement date.
Dingell condemns the Iran strikes as unconstitutional and calls for Congress to block unauthorized military action.
“The President's decision to use military force without authorization from Congress is unconstitutional.”
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She acknowledges the Iranian regime’s brutality but argues the strikes risk escalation and endanger service members. She says America must not be drawn into another costly conflict threatening civilians and troops and demands immediate answers.
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She acknowledges the Iranian regime’s brutality but argues the strikes risk escalation and endanger service members.
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She says America must not be drawn into another costly conflict threatening civilians and troops and demands immediate answers.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Dingell condemns the Iran strikes as unconstitutional and calls for Congress to block unauthorized military action.
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