Posted on 01/28/2024 1:20:41 PM PST by thegagline
Calls for retaliation began pouring in from Republican members of Congress moments after U.S. Central Command revealed Sunday that three U.S. service members were killed Saturday night at an American base in Jordan in a drone attack launched by Iranian-backed militias.
“It is time to act with purpose and resolve in response to attacks that have tragically taken the lives of American service members and injured scores more,” Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)***
“We must respond to these repeated attacks by Iran and its proxies by striking directly against Iranian targets and its leadership. ... It is time to act swiftly and decisively for the whole world to see.”
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“The Biden Administration can take out all the Iranian proxies they like, but it will not deter Iranian aggression. I am calling on the Biden Administration to strike targets of significance inside Iran, not only as reprisal for the killing of our forces, but as deterrence against future aggression,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) wrote. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) made a similar call: "The only answer to these attacks must be devastating military retaliation against Iran’s terrorist forces, both in Iran and across the Middle East."
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) initially didn’t mince words: “Target Tehran,” ***
"America must send a crystal clear message across the globe that attacks on our troops will not be tolerated," Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said. *** The tragedy, Majority Leader Steve Scalise posted, "was avoidable."
"For years now Biden has emboldened Iran — sending them billions & tolerating their aggression against our troops. America must show strength," the No. 2 House Republican said.
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Republican hawks call for retaliation after 3 killed in Iranian-backed strike
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I’m just curious: Were there any Dems that joined in the war-cry or was it just the Bulwark Republicans?
I think you’ll find the majority on both sides in DC are fond of global conflict.
It’s easier for them to get paid when the people are distracted.
Hooau. Your retired Navy? So was my uncle.
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