As a fragile ceasefire deal takes effect in Iran, Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona, said the U.S. should bring an end to the war as quickly as possible.
"This war was illegal to begin with," Gallego said during an event in Phoenix on Wednesday.
And the Arizona Democrat said he hopes Republicans will work with his party to end the conflict through votes or other means.
“If there’s more funding that they’re asking for this war, I will not be voting for it,” Gallego said. “This was a dumb war to begin with. The consequences are going to be long-lasting whether on the economic side or national security side.”
Gallego, a Marine Corps veteran, said President Donald Trump’s recent threats to target civilian infrastructure in Iran were worrying and will put Americans at risk.
“By threatening to end a civilization, the real people he’s actually putting in danger is the American public, and our reputation all around the world. I’m glad it didn’t happen,” Gallego said.
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