„I am deeply disturbed by reports that the Trump Administration is currently developing options for a military strike in Syria without Congressional debate and authorization. If President Trump wants to escalate U.S. involvement in yet another war, he should immediately send a new Authorization for Use of Military Force to Congress and Speaker Ryan must bring it to the House floor for debate and vote without delay.

At a time when President Trump stands on the verge of marching our nation into another war with unknown costs and consequences, Congress should not be on recess. I urge the Speaker to honor the Constitution and require a debate and vote on any further use of force in Syria.“