Maine's congressional delegation reacts to Iran bombing
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U.S. Sen. Angus King
“The president has taken a profoundly important — and potentially dangerous — step in ordering the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities and thus risking U.S. involvement in another debilitating war in the Middle East.
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Beyond the risks entailed by the president’s decision, however, are questions surrounding the manner in which the decision was made — entirely unilaterally without consultation with our allies (except Israel), or Congress. Our Constitution explicitly places the responsibility to “declare war” on Congress for a very good reason, to avoid the danger inherent in placing that awesome power in the hands of one person.
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U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree
“The president’s decision to bomb Iran without the authorization of Congress is reckless, unconstitutional, and puts countless lives at risk — including U.S. troops currently stationed in the Middle East.
No president has the authority to launch a military attack against any country without Congressional authorization — especially when there’s no imminent threat to the American people. This is unconstitutional.
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