Bernie Sanders Slams Iran War Funding, Calls for Negotiation and Domestic Investment

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders strongly condemned the proposed $67 billion emergency funding request, labeling the ongoing war in Iran as both unconstitutional and illegal.

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Well, Margaret, we need $67 billion to build housing, to make sure that all of our people have healthcare, that we deal with climate change, that we deal with a middle class- a working class in this country that is struggling. The war in Iran is unconstitutional. It is illegal. Should never have been started. We need to sit down, negotiate, end this war as quickly as possible.

During an interview on "Face the Nation," Sanders asserted that the requested funds should be redirected to address critical domestic needs. He specifically highlighted the necessity of investing in housing, ensuring universal healthcare, combating climate change, and supporting the struggling working class in the United States.

Sanders urged for a diplomatic resolution, stating, "We need to sit down, negotiate, end this war as quickly as possible." He emphasized the devastating economic impact of the conflict, pointing to rising gas prices and inflation across the board, and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities to prevent further devastation.

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The solution should be A- and by the way, both the House and the Senate have voted for War Powers Resolution that makes it clear what Trump is doing is illegal. But given that we are where we are right now, let's sit down. Let's negotiate with them. Let's stop the killing. Let's stop the devastation to our economy, which is raising gas prices, prices all across the board. That's what we've got to do. Sit down, negotiate. Let's end this war.

Responding to polling data showing President Trump with higher approval ratings on the issue of Iran compared to Democrats, Sanders reiterated his stance. He noted that both the House and Senate have previously passed War Powers Resolutions challenging the legality of the current actions. Sanders believes the solution lies in negotiation and ending the killing and economic hardship associated with the prolonged conflict.

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