[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 110 (Thursday, June 26, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S3546]
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                                  Iran

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I just left the classified all-Senators 
briefing with the administration on Iran strikes.
  One thing is very, very clear: The briefing raised more questions 
than it answered. It is why we need to enforce the War Powers Act.
  I have always been clear: Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. A 
few days ago, President Trump claimed that Iran's nuclear program was 
``totally and completely obliterated.'' I asked what information exists 
to verify the President's claim, and I did not receive an answer to 
that question.
  What was clear from today's briefing is that there is no coherent 
strategy, no endgame, no plan. What are we doing?
  Anybody who sat in that meeting and is honest with themselves would 
recognize that we need to enforce the War Powers Act and force the 
administration to provide answers to some very important questions 
about Iran and our national security.
  When the administration is forced to answer questions, we will get 
more clarity, and maybe they will get more clarity too. So it is an 
important thing to do.