Senator Jeff Merkley

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

My heart goes out to the people of Puerto Rico having to endure another natural disaster. The Trump admin must act w/ urgency to make emergency aid available to PR. When Americans are hit by disaster & in need of immediate help, we must support each other. https://t.co/wUePJddBl1 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

When senior administration officials brief me and my colleagues this afternoon, I will press the administration to produce a strategy that engages our allies and avoids war, prevents Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and responds to Iran's malign activities in the region. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Iran claims it does not seek escalation or war. Now is our chance to let them prove it. President Trump should look at diplomatic options and remember that our greatest strength has never been our military might but our global leadership. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We are in a precarious moment but war is not inevitable. After Iran's attack last night on Iraqi bases housing U.S. forces, both sides need to find off-ramps to avoid conflict from spiraling further out of control. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @RandPaul: In the meantime, the Administration needs to bring any discussion of war with Iran to the American people and their represent… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Closely monitoring reports of Iranian missile attacks on military bases housing U.S. military personnel in Iraq. Praying for the safety of our men and women in harm's way. All of us need to work to break an escalatory cycle to all-out war. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

A full and fair trial has documents and it has witnesses. A cover-up in a kangaroo court does not. Which is it going to be, @SenateMajLdr? https://t.co/9M6YbuwyAV — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We are on the precipice of a war that will deeply damage US and European security. Every major objective we’ve had in the region – curbing Iran’s nuclear program, eliminating ISIS, reducing Iran’s influence on Iraq – is in peril b/c of Trump’s reckless, impulsive decision-making. https://t.co/e6WQ48K4sb — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

At his confirmation hearing, I asked Pompeo whether he thought Donald Trump could take America to war w/out the congressional authorization mandated by the Constitution. His answer? “I do.” They’ve been spoiling for a confrontation w/ Iran for a long time. https://t.co/TN9qtCvkoN — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Back in DC after 12 town halls at home. Once news broke that Trump assassinated a foreign leader, everyone wanted to know what that meant for our country. Regardless of party, every member of Congress needs to come together to stop an unauthorized, unconstitutional war with Iran. https://t.co/smNWGv6g7h — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @aspenideas: “There’s a way to connect with rural America [on climate change] despite the messaging they’re receiving." @SenJeffMerkle… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

This is one of the most significant foreign policy actions in years. @SenateForeign Relations Committee should hold hearings THIS WEEK on the decision-making behind the Soleimani strike & the admin’s Iran policy moving forward. Our Constitution doesn’t let Congress sit this out. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Our founders argued that the cost of war in blood and treasure is far too great to be decided by any one person. They were right. (12/12) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Now all Americans must strive to stop the escalation into war. We must insist on following our U.S. Constitution, which gives Congress, not the President, the power to decide to go to war. (11/) — PolitiTweet.org

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And, most dangerously, set in motion an escalation of attacks that could generate a war between the U.S. and Iran. (10/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Placed U.S. forces and assets in the region at greater risk of attack; (9/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Caused U.S. forces to set aside their operations against ISIS in order to prepare to defend themselves against attacks by Iran; (8/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Strengthened the role of Iranian militias in Iraq, expanding Iranian influence—the exact opposite of our goal of reducing Iran’s influence in Iraq; (7/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Given Iran an excuse to cancel the restraints on their nuclear program that Iran had agreed to and followed for four years before the Trump administration broke the agreement; (6/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Mobilized the Iraqi parliament to vote to expel the United States forces from Iraq; (5/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Turned demonstrations in Iraq against Iranian influence into demonstrations against U.S. influence; (4/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Turned massive demonstrations in Iran against the Iranian government into massive demonstrations against the U.S.; (3/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

President Trump and Secretary Pompeo are either dangerously inept or colossally ignorant, and have done enormous damage to U.S. security. In short order they have... (2/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

I have a lot of thoughts on the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, so there are a lot of tweets coming. Bear with me. (1/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Trick question. They’re all great because they all serve Oregon craft beer. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @MelissaCribbins: Thank you to ⁦@SenJeffMerkley⁩ for coming to Coquille today and keeping your promise to hold a town hall in every coun… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We messed up by trying to occupy Afghanistan. We messed up by destabilizing Iraq. And now Trump’s brought us to the brink of yet another Middle East war. Iran came up at all three town halls I hosted today. People are worried about what Donald Trump has done, and so am I. https://t.co/BxE4LoKGRw — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @AndryannaTV: @SenJeffMerkley has been in southern Oregon the last two days. Right now he’s at @OregonTech for his Klamath County town h… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @jaketapper: Senate Minority Leader @ChuckSchumer: "I'm a member of the Gang of Eight" - bipartisan House/Senate leaders and of Intel Co… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

What a wonderful surprise at this morning’s Josephine Co. town hall. I love hosting these conversations and I can’t believe I’m at 400 already! Big thank you to everyone in Douglas, Coos, Curry, & Josephine Co’s who’ve kicked off the new year with me. 8 more to go before Sunday! https://t.co/snHECgX01b — PolitiTweet.org