1. United States
2. Wisc.
3. Letter

I am a mother of two school-age children, a teacher, and a proud member of my community in Waukesha, Wisconsin. I am concerned about decisions regarding the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, and what role the U.S. plays. I oppose the recent military strikes in Iran that were made suddenly and without Congressional oversight. Over the past months, the president has shown a tendency to leap into decisions quickly, with inaccurate data or long-term considerations in mind. Additionally, the president was the one to pull out from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran that was already in place and -- by most bipartisan accounts -- working. Now, he says this strike was to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. This is another example of erratic decision-making that does not depend on knowledgeable, bipartisan counsel or diplomacy-first. I would like any decisions about our role in military or diplomatic actions with Iran and Israel to be made in a collective, with Congress and seasoned, bipartisan Middle East experts at the forefront. Please speak up today to ensure that key military and diplomatic decisions are made carefully, with accurate facts, and by groups of people with knowledge and experience to lead us well and wisely in this challenging set of events. Thank you.