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Congresswoman for Michigan's 8th Congressional District. Proud Michigander. Former Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense, CIA analyst.

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    Rep. Elissa Slotkin‏Verified account @RepSlotkin Jan 3

    As a former Shia militia analyst who served multiple tours in Iraq and worked at the White House under both Presidents Bush and Obama, and later at the Pentagon, I participated in countless conversations on how to respond to Qassem Soleimani’s violent campaigns across the region.

    7:59 AM - 3 Jan 2020
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      2. Rep. Elissa Slotkin‏Verified account @RepSlotkin Jan 3

        If you worked on the Middle East over the past 20 years, you dealt with the growing organization and sophistication of Soleimani’s covert and overt military activities, which have contributed to significant destabilization across the region.

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      3. Rep. Elissa Slotkin‏Verified account @RepSlotkin Jan 3

        I watched friends and colleagues get hurt or killed by Iranian rockets, mortars and explosive devices that were provided to Iraqi proxies and used against U.S. forces under Soleimani’s guidance.

        224 replies 1,208 retweets 8,265 likes
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      4. Rep. Elissa Slotkin‏Verified account @RepSlotkin Jan 3

        We watched as his power increased and he brought strength and capability to groups in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen, and to smaller cells around the Middle East and the world, with devastating consequences.

        125 replies 1,079 retweets 7,537 likes
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      5. Rep. Elissa Slotkin‏Verified account @RepSlotkin Jan 3

        What always kept both Democratic and Republican presidents from targeting Soleimani himself was the simple question: Was the strike worth the likely retaliation, and the potential to pull us into protracted conflict?

        336 replies 3,477 retweets 15,280 likes
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      6. Rep. Elissa Slotkin‏Verified account @RepSlotkin Jan 3

        The two administrations I worked for both determined that the ultimate ends didn’t justify the means. The Trump Administration has made a different calculation. The Iranian government has vowed to retaliate and avenge Soleimani’s death, and could do so in any number of ways:

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      7. Rep. Elissa Slotkin‏Verified account @RepSlotkin Jan 3

        Against our diplomats and service members or high-ranking military officers, against our allies and partners in the region, or through targeted attacks in the Western world.

        122 replies 1,456 retweets 8,916 likes
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      8. Rep. Elissa Slotkin‏Verified account @RepSlotkin Jan 3

        It is critical that the Administration has thought out the moves and counter-moves this attack will precipitate, and is prepared to protect our diplomats, service members, and citizens serving overseas.

        405 replies 1,753 retweets 11,077 likes
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      9. Rep. Elissa Slotkin‏Verified account @RepSlotkin Jan 3

        This Admin., like all others, has the right to act in self-defense. But the Administration must come to Congress immediately and consult. If military engagement is going to be protracted — which any informed assessment would consider — the Administration must request an AUMF.

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      10. Rep. Elissa Slotkin‏Verified account @RepSlotkin Jan 3

        Congress also has a deep interest in the future of our relationship with Iraq, given our investment of blood and treasure there to rid the region of ISIS. Congress needs to understand the Administration’s plan as soon as possible.

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      2. rose petal‏ @rosepet19239091 Jan 3
        Replying to @RepSlotkin

        Very well explained. Problem is we're not dealing with a normal president. Trump doesn't weigh pros and cons. Doesn't consult with anyone...or maybe just a very few. We've seen this behavior over and over throughout his time in office. Why should we think this is anydifferent

        121 replies 181 retweets 2,395 likes
      3. President-Elect Not Rian's Luke  🌐‏ @_LukeCSkywalker Jan 3
        Replying to @rosepet19239091 @RepSlotkin

        How people can be so subjective as to claim "he doesn't weigh pros/cons" is beyond rational comprehension. This is the most strategically-minded President we've seen in generations; anyone who doesn't get that is blinded by their own bias, or simply unable to recognize strategy.

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