Team,

20 years ago my life changed forever as I started leading a platoon of young paratroopers in the invasion of Iraq.

It was 2003. We didn’t know what would happen, but we had each other. I think about these soldiers a lot.

It’s said that you see the best and worst of humanity in war. It’s true. I witnessed sheer brutality, but also acts of selfless-service and courage.

Now, as a Congressman, it’s very personal for me. These debates about war and peace have names and faces. I think back to my time marching in the boots of an Army private. I carry their stories with me in every debate.

When Washington makes decisions, young Americans have to follow through. Someone’s daughter, son, mother, or father has to do the work. Sometimes they don’t come home.

We just ended our longest war — one that frankly should have ended a long time ago. We owe those who gave their lives an honest assessment of how we use our military and its limitations. I’m ready to have that debate.

Here’s what I believe, folks: No more blank checks on use of our military. For any administration. It’s way past time for Congress to take back its authority over matters of war and peace. Congress must debate and decide before sending young Americans into harm’s way again. Will you sign on if you agree?

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We need a new American patriotism, born out of humility and sacrifice. It’s time we had these honest discussions.

— Jason

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*Jason Crow was a Captain in the U.S. Army. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense.