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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONDEMNING PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S ESCALATION OF HOSTILITIES IN IRAN
WHEREAS, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has engaged in behavior that can be recognized as an act of war without consulting with Congress, as required by The War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. § 1541 et seq.) before engaging another nation militarily and introducing United States troops into harm’s way; and
WHEREAS, the President should consult with Congress "in every possible instance" before initiating an act of war or engaging in conduct that is recognized as an act of war; and
WHEREAS, Congress has not authorized the President to use military force against Iran; and
WHEREAS, President Trump's escalation in Iran has led the United States of America into an unjustified armed conflict, and puts the lives of American troops and millions of innocent civilians both abroad and in the United States at risk; and
WHEREAS, the American people and members of the United States Armed Forces deserve a credible explanation regarding the United States' use of military force against Iran; and
WHEREAS, we have a moral obligation to do everything necessary to protect our soldiers and promote efforts that lead the United States of America toward peace rather than war;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cook County Board President and the Board of Commissioners urge President Trump to work with Congressional members, per the War Powers Resolution, toward de-escalation with Iran; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Cook County firmly supports Congressional measures necessary to curb President Trump's escalated conflict with Iran; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Cook County Clerk deliver a suitable copy of this Resolution to the President of the United States and the Illinois Congressional delegation.
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