El-Sayed Calls for U.S. to Uphold International Law

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During an interview with Mid-Michigan Now on Thursday, Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed outlined his foreign policy vision, emphasizing the importance of the United States being the principal upholder of international law.

Rejecting Unilateral Military Action

El-Sayed criticized recent U.S. military interventions, arguing that Congress, not the president, should have the authority to declare war. He called for a war powers resolution to limit the executive branch’s ability to engage in conflicts without congressional approval.

‘We need to end the era of dumb wars,’ El-Sayed said. ‘We’ve spent too much time in Afghanistan and Iraq, and now we’re stuck in Iran, paying the price for decisions made by leaders who don’t know how to get us out.’

Reforming Foreign Aid and Military Spending

El-Sayed also criticized the unconditional subsidization of foreign militaries, including Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. He argued that taxpayer money should be used to support domestic priorities such as education and infrastructure rather than military spending abroad.

‘I pay my tax dollars so that my kids get good schools, rather than dropping bombs on other people or subsidizing tanks for foreign militaries,’ he said.

Advocating for American Manufacturing

El-Sayed emphasized the importance of American manufacturing, unions, and engineering, calling for a shift away from policies that he claims have ‘kicked the can down the road’ or ‘sold us short to China.’

‘We are the best single place in the world to make stuff,’ he said. ‘Our unions and our manufacturing are vital to our future.’

Calling for Peace and International Cooperation

El-Sayed concluded by stating that the U.S. should be ‘the chief among equals’ in enforcing international law, which he believes would lead to a more peaceful world and better address global challenges.

Source: Breitbart

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Connor Davis