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Andy Barr on an Iran War Powers Resolution
Andy BarrU.S. Senate, Kentucky
In a House office release reproducing his floor speech, Representative Andy Barr opposed a House war powers resolution concerning U.S. military operations against Iran.
“I rise in strong opposition to this dangerous and misguided war powers resolution that would weaken our country and serve as a gift to our enemies.”
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- Office of Representative Andy Barr
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- Mar 5, 2026
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- Opening paragraph of Barr's reproduced House floor speech, after the salutation.
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Andy Barr on an Iran War Powers Resolution. Congress Receipts, https://congressreceipts.com/statements/barr-andy-iran-2026/. Original source: Office of Representative Andy Barr, Mar 5, 2026, https://barr.house.gov/2026/3/barr-defends-trump-s-iran-strike-slams-war-powers-resolution-as-dangerous-gift-to-our-enemies.
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