Washington, March 5 -- Congresswoman Veronica Escobar issued the following press release:

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Iran War Powers Resolution:

"The war with Iran took an immediate and significant toll with the death of 6 American service members. We mourn the loss of these heroic individuals and send our prayers to their loved ones. The President has warned that more casualties are to come, flippantly telling Americans that 'that's the way it is.'

"In Iran, hundreds of school children were slaughtered in the initial hours of this war and we have yet to hear the administration provide any explanation or express any compassion for these innocents.

"In Congress, we've heard varyi...