Appreciates the president taking a stand and holding Iran accountable
Tim MooreUnited States Representative, North Carolina's 14th district
In a PBS North Carolina interview, Rep. Tim Moore said he appreciates this president taking a stand and finally holding Iran accountable, saying past administrations of both parties tried to appease, and that a radical regime in Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. He also said American boots on the ground are not needed.
“I appreciate this president taking a stand and finally holding Iran accountable. Past administrations, Republican, Democrat alike, have just tried to find ways to appease and keep things calm.”
Interview
Other statements by Tim Moore in this case
- House vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 93 (Iran war powers)Earlier: Defended or excused
Where this statement fits
Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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Interview
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State Lines candidate interview on PBS North Carolina, 2026; the exact air date was not confirmed. Quotations are from the program's closed-caption transcript.
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Moore was interviewed on the PBS North Carolina program State Lines as he seeks reelection in the 14th district.
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Moore faces Democrat LaKesha Womack in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Moore praised the war as holding Iran accountable, a defense of the war.
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The Dispute Index. "Appreciates the president taking a stand and holding Iran accountable". First published: 2026-09-25. Last updated: 2026-09-25. https://disputeindex.com/events/2613-in-a-pbs-north-carolina-interview-rep-tim