Washington, April 7 -- Representative John W. Mannion issued the following press release:

Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement:

"Threatening to 'end a civilization' is not strength - it is deranged, unhinged rhetoric that, if acted on, would invite war crimes, mass civilian casualties, and widespread suffering in Iran, the Middle East, and around the world.

I opposed this war from the start because of its ill-defined objectives and lack of legal justification. Iran must never have weapons of mass destruction - but this is not how you achieve that.

It's time for those enabling this war of choice to put the country first. Congress should convene immediately. The Speaker and House Republicans must p...