Congressman Gregory W. Meeks' Statement On Iraq

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks' Statement On Iraq

I support the President’s targeted efforts to protect American personnel in Iraq and to help save thousands of civilians who, without intervention, face certain death by ISIL. It is clear that ISIL intends to add acts of genocide to the list of human catastrophe that it has already perpetrated against innocent Iraqi’s. In this instance, America can step in and help and we should do so with the limited and targeted military action the President has ordered.

As these strikes are carried out, it is imperative that United States continues working with our allies and regional partners on the crisis and toward ultimately supporting an inclusive political solution in Iraq.