Jim Desmond
Role at the time: Republican nominee for U.S. House, California's 48th district; San Diego County supervisor and Navy veteran
Mixed or conditional
Statement summary
In a San Diego Union-Tribune questionnaire, Jim Desmond said confronting Iran's nuclear ambitions was necessary but that the war's costs cannot be dismissed, and that he would support authorizing the war past 60 days only if the administration presents clear objectives, a defined strategy and a responsible path forward.
“On balance, confronting Iran's nuclear ambitions was necessary. But Americans are also feeling the real costs. Gas prices have surged and inflation is rising. That cannot be dismissed. Congress has a constitutional duty here. The War Powers Resolution exists for a reason, and the 60-day deadline is now. I would support authorization only if the administration presents clear objectives, a defined strategy and a responsible path forward for our servicemembers.”