Leger Fernández condemns the Iran war’s costs and instability and demands congressional debate, answers and a plan.
Teresa Leger FernandezU.S. Representative for New Mexico at the statement date.
Leger Fernández condemns the Iran war’s costs and instability and demands congressional debate, answers and a plan.
“We need lower costs and stability, not another forever war and Trump’s chaos,”
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Other statements by Teresa Leger Fernandez in this case
- House vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 93 (Iran war powers)Later: Condemned

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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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Leger Fernández condemns the Iran war’s costs and instability and demands congressional debate, answers and a plan. She distinguishes condemning Iran’s regime from approving war and demands answers about its human and financial costs.
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Leger Fernández condemns the Iran war’s costs and instability and demands congressional debate, answers and a plan.
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She distinguishes condemning Iran’s regime from approving war and demands answers about its human and financial costs.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Leger Fernández condemns the Iran war’s costs and instability and demands congressional debate, answers and a plan.
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