Johnson Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

"President Trump is leading our nation down a dangerous road with no clear objective," said Johnson. "One tactical success does not guarantee a strategic victory, and at this moment, it remains deeply unclear what the President intends to do next or what this attack means for the world. What is clear is that these actions have taken place without consent in Congress and without any meaningful effort to explain them to the American people. Moreover, Trump's inability to secure a new Iran nuclear deal, and his decision to blow up the original deal in 2018, has directly contributed to the current crisis. That collapse not only eliminated diplomatic options to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon, but also set the stage for this outbreak of military force. What we have witnessed is sheer incompetence and a complete disinterest in upholding the rule of law. None of this reflects a strategy guided by a desire for peace or stability."

Congresswoman Julie Johnson represents Texas' 32nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving on the Homeland Security Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Administration Committee. Her district includes parts of Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties.

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