'American People Do Not Want Another War:' Bucks County Commissioner

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Democrat Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, who is running for U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania's 1st District, released the following statement following President Donald Trump's military operations on Saturday against Iran.

"The American people do not want our country engaged in another long, expensive war. People are struggling with rising costs, health care bills, and underfunded schools. They want their tax dollars invested here at home to lower costs, strengthen schools, protect health care, and make life more affordable for their families.

"President Trump will say this is a sign of strength. It's not. It’s a sign that we have a President who is only interested in distracting us from his failed, scandal-filled presidency, and putting the lives of our brave American service members at risk in the process. And we have an even weaker Congressman who refuses to stand up to him.

"(Bucks County Congressman) Brian Fitzpatrick voted last month to hand Donald Trump expanded war powers. When it matters most, Fitzpatrick is refusing to fight for the issues facing our community.”

Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District includes all of Bucks County and a portion of neighboring Montgomery County.