Senator Patty Murray's office issued the following:
Washington, D.C. – Today,
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement on U.S.
confirmation that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Qasem
Soleimani was killed in U.S. airstrikes.
“I voted against going to war in
Iraq because I felt the Administration was asking us to send our brave
men and women into harm’s way without clear plans or goals. Today, while
I agree wholeheartedly that Qasem Soleimani was an enemy of the United
States, I am gravely concerned this President’s escalatory actions
jeopardize American servicemembers, allies, and interests and could put
us on a path to deeper, sustained engagement—once again without a
strategy or clearly defined objectives, and this time without any
attempt to seek Congressional approval.
“In decisions of war and safety our
country must come first. Regardless of party, members of Congress on
both sides of the aisle should now be demanding the President provide
his legal justification for this action, commit to coming before
Congress in advance of any further escalating steps, and explain how he
will manage the consequences of his decision with the goal of protecting
Americans, our allies, and our interests.”
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