Rep. Brooks Issues Statement on War Powers Resolution
January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Susan Brooks, R-Indiana, issued the following statement after voting against H. Con Res. 83, Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran:
"As Commander-In-Chief, the President has inherent Article II authority to defend the United States and our forces. He possessed the legal authority for the strike on Soleimani and complied with . . .
"As Commander-In-Chief, the President has inherent Article II authority to defend the United States and our forces. He possessed the legal authority for the strike on Soleimani and complied with . . .