Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Voting For Iran War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after voting for an Iran War Powers Resolution. Rep. Subramanyam is also a co-sponsor of the Resolution:

"Somehow President Trump found the money to start a unilateral war with Iran and spend billions of dollars a day in the Middle East, and yet he could not find the money for health care, food for kids, and benefits for veterans and seniors. What's more, this was a war of choice without buy-in or notice to our allies. I have not been shown any concrete evidence that the threat was imminent or that immediate military action was required.

The lack of foresight also left thousands of Americans stranded overseas, including several Virginians. My heart goes out to the 6 servicemembers who have been killed, 18 who have been wounded, their families, and all who are in harm's way in the region - due to the lack of notice. While our military assets were quietly repositioned in the last few weeks, the State Department failed to issue travel advisories until the eleventh hour, effectively telling our citizens 'you're on your own.' That is unacceptable.

My vote today was to assert very clearly that President Trump must get buy-in from the American people and Congress. This conflict is a profound misuse of taxpayer funds, especially while American families struggle to afford health care and groceries. The American people must have a say."

Earlier this week, Rep. Subramanyam demanded answersfrom Secretary Rubio about the plan to evacuate Americans in the Middle East who are now in harm's way. Following outcry from Rep. Subramanyam and others, the State Department has now started evacuation flights from several countries in the Middle East.