Reply #91: Byrd has introduced legislation to require Bush go to Congress before attacking Iran...

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Byrd, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has introduced legislation that would express the Senate’s insistence that the President seek and receive the Congress’ approval before any offensive military action against Iran is taken.

Byrd’s statement follows:

The world has seen the price to be paid when this White House puts itself on a path for military action and walks away from diplomacy. The staggering cost for the invasion and occupation of Iraq -- in lives, in dollars, and in Middle East stability -- continues to mount.

Instead of hyping intelligence that our nation’s top military leader has called into question, instead of trying to scare the American people and bully the Iranian government, the Bush Administration ought to cool its rhetoric and redouble its diplomatic efforts with Iran. Talks have the potential to yield far greater results than the threat of any further military action in the Middle East.

I renew my call for the Administration to come to the Congress before launching an offensive military action against Iran. The President should not assume he can rely on any existing authority to launch another military operation in Iran. Show the proof. Make the case. Level with the country.


http://www.huntingtonnews.net/state/070215-staff-byrd.html