WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement condemning Senate Republicans for blocking a War Powers Resolution he cosponsored, which would direct President Trump to end military operations in Iran if not explicitly authorized by Congress.
"Following the law is not optional. Following the Constitution is not optional. If President Trump wants to take this country to war with Iran, he is required to seek and secure congressional approval. Americans do not want another endless, costly war that puts American service members and countless civilians in harm's way.
"Trump campaigned on ending wars. Instead, he has unilaterally started one -...