Ranking Member Cherfilus-McCormick Releases Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities:

“The Constitution is clear: only Congress has the authority to authorize war. The administration must immediately brief Congress, outline its objectives, and make the case to the American people. Without that, further unilateral military action would constitute a troubling overreach and pose unacceptable risks.

“Protecting our troops, diplomats, and U.S. personnel in the region must remain the top priority. As the risk of a broader conflict grows, the American people deserve transparency, accountability, and a clear understanding of how we arrived at this point.

“Iran is a serious threat and must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. But these recent U.S. airstrikes represent a major escalation with potentially far-reaching consequences.”

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