Washington, Feb. 28 -- Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D., issued the following press release:
I am closely monitoring the events across the Middle East and praying for our troops, allies, and civilians across the region.
Iran's government is a brutal dictatorship that has violated human rights and is the most significant state sponsor of terrorism across the globe. The regime poses a grave threat to our allies in the region. However, the laws of this nation do not give the President the authority - without Congressional authorization - to send American servicemembers into another war that endangers countless lives.
The Trump Administration must explain itself to the American people and Congress immediately. If this Administration has conc...