Washington, Aug. 14 -- Congresswoman Sarah McBride issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (D-Del.), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in response to reports of conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln:

"The reporting about what's happening aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln is disturbing and underscores just how detrimental the Trump administration's decision to go to war in Iran has been for our servicemembers and their families.

"These sailors and Marines haven't seen land in more than 200 days. They're facing serious mental health challenges and concerning living conditions, while their families struggle to get answers to basic questions about the safety ...