Rep. Sarbanes Issues Statement on Vote to Pass War Powers Resolution
January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Jan. 9 after voting to pass the War Powers Resolution (H.Con.Res. 83):
"After nearly two decades of endless war, the American people are wary of additional military entanglements in the Middle East.
"In spite of this, the President's impulse is to heighten brinkmanship with Iran, and to do so without appropriate Congressional authorization and in violation of establishe . . .
"After nearly two decades of endless war, the American people are wary of additional military entanglements in the Middle East.
"In spite of this, the President's impulse is to heighten brinkmanship with Iran, and to do so without appropriate Congressional authorization and in violation of establishe . . .