{mosads}But Jones has not always opposed the war — he voted to authorize the invasion, and was among the most vocal critics of the French when they expressed reluctance about the effort against Iraq.

The North Carolina lawmaker also blasted the Obama administration for what he called an “absolutely unconstitutional” drone policy.

“When that drone comes to America from a foreign country, we’re going to wonder what in the hell hit us. It was a drone,” he said.

The White House has defended its use of drone strikes as legal and prudent.