Thread by @RepSpanberger

The recent drone attack on Saudi oil facilities was egregious and extremely destabilizing at a time of heightened tensions. And right now, we need clear-eyed policy, not knee-jerk calls for military action. (1/7)

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Given the Yemeni Houthis claim responsibility while the administration pins the blame on Iran, Members of Congress need to see all available information—classified and unclassified—about this attack before making any calls for offensive military action which could lead us...(2/7)

...to war with Iran. As a former intelligence officer, I truly understand the serious threat Iran poses to U.S. interests and those of our allies in the region. (3/7)

And it’s exactly because I understand this threat that I continue to call for the administration to demonstrate a clear strategy towards Iran—and it’s why I view the administration’s continued overtures towards conflict with Iran so deeply disturbing. (4/7)

As we mark the 18th anniversary of the 2001 AUMF, now more than ever, Congress must reassert its authority to review and approve the use of U.S. military force abroad. (5/7)

For nearly two decades, Congress has failed to reassert this fundamental responsibility, which is unmistakably outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution. (6/7)

I expect that Senator Graham, despite his calls for military strikes, understands that any such action must first be approved by Congress. (7/7)