President Trump's derisive mocking of Islam and his threat to attack civilian infrastructure in Iran is reckless, dangerous, and indicative of a mindset that shows indifference to human life and contempt for religious beliefs," the statement emphasizes. They add that Trump's statements follow a long pattern of anti-Muslim rhetoric and policies that have dehumanized Muslims at home and abroad. "The casual use of the phrase 'Thank Allah' in the context of violent threats reflects a disturbing willingness to turn religious language into a weapon, while simultaneously vilifying Islam and its followers," they stress. They also note that Congress must not remain on recess while the president openly promises to commit war crimes that could provoke even more regional and global conflicts. "Legislators have a duty to reconvene and assert their authority over matters of war and peace, and to ensure that no president can unilaterally drag our nation into war," they concluded in response.