[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WAR IS VIOLENT AND CATASTROPHIC

  (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, war is a violent and catastrophic 
act, and its impact on the people of any nation is one that is long-
lasting.
  Between the wars of Iraq and Afghanistan, close to 7,000 Americans 
lost their lives; families were broken. But yet, we honor them for 
their service, as we honor those who are now serving and who have put 
on the uniform unselfishly, just like the young men and women who were 
called immediately after the killing of General Soleimani.
  Today, we made an important statement on this floor; that is that the 
Constitution prevails; the rule of law prevails, as we hope it will 
prevail in the other body in this proceeding.
  We know that Congress declares war. If there is danger, the President 
can use the War Powers Resolution. But as we did not find weapons of 
mass destruction in Iraq, we have an endless war.
  We do not need to engage in a war with Iran. If we are attacked or 
there are hostilities, we can defend ourselves.
  Let us deliberate on behalf of the American people and do it the 
right way.
  To our military, we thank you for your service.

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