Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement after the President’s unilateral military action against Iranian nuclear facilities:
“The President’s unilateral military engagement in Iran without Congressional approval is illegal and could potentially move us closer to a war in the Middle East. Congress deserves answers regarding the facts that led to the decision to strike and what subsequent plans are in place to avoid retaliation and further escalation.
“Tonight, we pray for the safety of Americans at home and abroad and call on the President to provide an immediate explanation to Congress.”
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester represents Delaware in the United States Senate where she serves on the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Environment and Public Works; and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.