Oppose H.C.R. 362 and S.R. 580: Bills to Blockade Iran from Importing Refined Petroleum.

"House Concurrent Resolution 362 and similar Senate Resolution 580 , express the sense of Congress concerning Iran’s alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons. In addition to economic, political, and diplomatic means to pressure Iran into suspending nuclear enrichment activities, both the House and Senate bills strongly urge the President to lead an international effort to blockade Iran’s importation of refined petroleum in order to crush its economy."

"Bear in mind that prior to America’s official entry into World War II, the U.S. blockaded Japan’s oil imports. Japan considered that an act of war, prompting retaliation at Pearl Harbor."

"Congress shirked its Constitutional duty to decide war on Iraq and is now moving toward allowing and urging the president to lead a program of sanctions against Iran that arguably includes an act of war."

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