Vicente Gonzalez Jr. on the Iran war
Vicente Gonzalez Jr.U.S. Representative for Texas at the statement date.
Gonzalez calls for ending the unauthorized war, criticizing its financial costs, weapons depletion and effects on South Texas families.
“I am working to put an end to this Administration's unauthorized war”
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Other statements by Vicente Gonzalez Jr. in this case
- House vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 93 (Iran war powers)Earlier: Condemned
Where this statement fits
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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His written post argues taxpayers are funding a costly conflict and attributes weapons shortages and security risks to it. He calls for solutions to rising gas, grocery and health care costs.
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His written post argues taxpayers are funding a costly conflict and attributes weapons shortages and security risks to it.
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He calls for solutions to rising gas, grocery and health care costs.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Gonzalez calls for ending the unauthorized war, criticizing its financial costs, weapons depletion and effects on South Texas families.
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