Thune: Iran Can Never Have a Nuclear Weapon
“I’m grateful for the professionalism of all of our service members in carrying out this important mission.”
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune’s remarks below (as delivered):
“Madam President, before I begin my remarks this afternoon, I want to speak briefly about Iran.
“For decades, the regime in Iran and its terrorist proxies have sought to sow chaos and violence throughout the Middle East.
“They’ve threatened ‘Death to America’ and to wipe Israel off the map.
“All the while, the mullahs have pursued a nuclear enrichment program that goes well beyond what is required for peaceful energy purposes.
“Madam President, Iran can never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
“This has been the position of President Trump and members of this body for years.
“Since his reelection, President Trump made clear that a peaceful resolution was possible if Iran agreed to give up its nuclear weapons ambitions.
“Iran’s leaders refused.
“As a result, on Saturday the president ordered precise and limited strikes to go after Iran’s nuclear program, consistent with this long-held national security imperative.
“I’m grateful for the professionalism of all of our service members in carrying out this important mission.
“Madam President, just a few hours ago, Iran launched an attack against our service members in Qatar and Iraq.
“President Trump has been clear that he is not afraid to hold Iran accountable for any retaliation, and Iran risks going down a dangerous road with these attacks.
“Nevertheless, I’m glad that the initial reports indicate that no Americans were killed in these strikes.
“If Iran is considering any further attacks against U.S. forces or interests, it should think long and hard about the consequences.
“Madam President, I look forward to hearing from the administration during tomorrow’s all-senators briefing.”
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