Rand Paul, Mike Lee rip administration over 'insulting and demeaning' Iran briefing

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Source: the hill



By Jordain Carney - 01/08/20 05:05 PM EST


GOP Sens. Mike Lee (Utah) and Rand Paul (Ky.) ripped the administration over a closed-door briefing on Iran on Wednesday, announcing they will now support a resolution reining in President Trump's military powers.

Lee, speaking to reporters after a roughly hourlong closed-door meeting with administration officials, characterized it as "the worst briefing I've seen, at least on a military issue."

Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, CIA Director Gina Haspel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley were dispatched to brief both the House and Senate on Wednesday amid days of concerns from lawmakers that Trump was on a path to war with Iran, which on Tuesday night launched missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops.

Lee said the officials warned that Congress would "embolden" Iran if lawmakers debated Trump's war powers.

"I find this insulting and demeaning ... to the office that each of the 100 senators in this building happens to hold. I find it insulting and demeaning to the Constitution of the United States," Lee said. ....................

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/477424-rand-paul-mike-lee-rip-administration-over-insulting-and-demeaning-iran

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my my. about time a Repug gets upset.

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[empedocles]

1. Another leak in the traitortrump defensive dike

[groundloop]

2. maybe they could vote for witnesses in the impeachment trial while they're at it

Oh, and a secret vote would be a nice touch also.

Maybe, hopefully, a few of these Senators are beginning to grow a spine.

[riversedge]

3. Now your talking. great thought.

[NonPC]

4. Give Them 48 Hours

Both of these clowns will be singing Trump's praises within 48 hours. You can **bank** on it.

[denvine]

6. Exactly! That was my first thought.

Rand Paul often acts as if he has balls and principles but quickly falls in line.

[Perseus]

7. My thoughts as well

The con will remind them of all the money Russia gave them, and like little Lindsey, they will drop their pants.

[djacq]

5. Did Ren and Stimpy just woke up?

[Evolve Dammit]

8. Too funny

[Brainfodder]

9. I see a golf trip in their future?