This air strike, though, dramatically escalates tensions with Iran and places the tens of thousands of American military forces, diplomats, and embassy staff in the region in even more danger than before.
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General Qassim Soleimani was a dangerous terrorist responsible for killing thousands of innocent men, women, and children, including Americans, throughout the Middle East. I do not mourn his passing.
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The Administration’s stated goal for this strike was deterrence, but this attack makes the risk of another large scale military conflict in the Middle East more likely at a time when the American people rightly want to bring more of our men and women in uniform home safely.
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The Trump Admin must present a strategy for not only protecting ourselves & our allies, but for working with our allies & partners to deter further escalation from Iran/proxies. This is particularly critical after last week’s joint military exercises btwn Iran, China, & Russia
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If the President wants to consider additional military action against Iran, he is obligated to seek authorization from Congress for a broader use of military force.
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The American people deserve a clear, comprehensive strategy for our country’s role in the Middle East from the Trump Administration.
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Perfectly said!!!!!!!
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This we agree on!
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That's not the issue
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Is anyone talking about impeachment or the trove of unredacted emails recently released? No? MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
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