The federal lawmakers who represent the region have spoken out in the wake of the country striking Iran amid its war with Israel.
The comments came after U.S. military planes and submarines launched weapons, including 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker buster bombs, on Iran’s nuclear facilities Saturday.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Saturday night after the attack, which was dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer.
“Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat,” he said.
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat:
“As I’ve long maintained, this was the correct move by @POTUS.
“Iran is the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism and cannot have nuclear capabilities.
I’m grateful for and salute the finest military in the world.”
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, a Republican:
“As I have said all along, Iran must not have a nuclear weapon. This targeted attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is the result of the Iranian regime’s failure to make a deal despite months of President Trump’s good faith efforts to negotiate.
“I applaud President Trump’s strong leadership and his continued commitment to peace through strength. Once again, America’s detractors around the world should know President Trump means what he says.
“And I am so grateful for America’s brave warriors, who appear to have achieved their mission successfully and are returning home safely. I look forward to being briefed along with my Senate colleagues on this action.
This is an important step toward ensuring that the world’s largest state sponsor of terror never obtains a nuclear weapon.”
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican:
“The United States executed a successful strike on Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All our aircraft are safely out of Iranian airspace and headed home.
“This was the right call—and a necessary one.
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“Make no mistake: a nuclear Iran is an existential threat—not just to Israel, but to the entire free world. Peace through strength is how we lead. And tonight, the greatest military on Earth delivered —for America, for our allies, and for the cause of global security.
“God bless our Troops. God bless America. And God Bless the enduring cause of liberty, now and forever. #PeaceThroughStrength“
Several Democrats and Republicans in Congress raised concern over the U.S. joining the war between Israel and Iran, a longtime U.S. foe. Most concerns were focused on whether the president had the authority to attack another country without consulting Congress.
Trump’s top advisers plan to challenge conservative Congressman Thomas Massie, of Kentucky, due to his disagreement over the president’s move, according to NBC News.
Top Trump administration officials have indicated the nation doesn’t plan to get further involved in the war, but Trump questioned on social media Sunday the Iranian government leadership could be toppled.
According to military and defense publication The War Zone, 125 aircraft, including B-2 bombers, took part in the U.S. attack on Iran. A U.S. Navy submarine launched missiles as part of the attack.
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