| Meeks Issues Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire |
| Washington, DC — Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement on the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran: “I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and I’m relieved that U.S. personnel and civilians on both sides may now be spared further harm. I also want to recognize Pakistan’s role in facilitating this outcome. “But a temporary ceasefire is not enough. We must use this moment to pursue a durable, negotiated outcome that reduces the risk of further conflict and instability across the region. Congress needs answers. Donald Trump must provide a full account for why he took the American people to war, a war in which 13 service members were killed and tens of billions are being spent, and what he intends to do to address these costs for the American people. « For this to be durable, the administration must do what it has refused to do throughout this conflict: coordinate. Going forward, the United States must work in close coordination with our Gulf partners and allies to help secure a lasting peace, protect the interests of the American people, and ensure long-term regional stability.” |