Rep. Kelly condemns President Trump’s attack against Iran

CHICAGO - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. military strike against Iran:

"Overnight, President Trump launched a massive attack against Iran, urged a regime change, and destabilized the entire Middle East region. Already, Iran has retaliated against U.S. military facilities across the region, but President Trump has made it clear that he's willing to lose U.S. military lives as something that 'often happens in war.' Since bombing Iran last June, President Trump has not made clear any imminent threat that Iran poses to the United States.

"This self-proclaimed 'Peace President' makes our country more vulnerable. He must answer to the American people and justify why he endangered the lives of our military troops and potentially entered us into another costly, prolonged war in the Middle East. Congress must pass the War Powers Resolution Act, since this President cannot initiate military action without Congressional approval."