Stauber defends Operation Epic Fury as ending an Iranian threat
Pete StauberU.S. Representative for Minnesota at the statement date.
Stauber defends Operation Epic Fury as a necessary opportunity to remove Iran’s threat and free its people from an oppressive regime.
“Now, the time has come to free the world from this threat and free the Iranian people from this oppressive regime.”
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Other statements by Pete Stauber in this case
- House vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 93 (Iran war powers)Later: Defended or excused
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He argues Iran has waged war against Americans and allies for decades and that Trump gave Iran opportunities to end its nuclear and violent ambitions. He asks for protection for U.S. troops carrying out Operation Epic Fury.
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He argues Iran has waged war against Americans and allies for decades and that Trump gave Iran opportunities to end its nuclear and violent ambitions.
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He asks for protection for U.S. troops carrying out Operation Epic Fury.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Stauber defends Operation Epic Fury as a necessary opportunity to remove Iran’s threat and free its people from an oppressive regime.
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The Dispute Index. "Stauber defends Operation Epic Fury as ending an Iranian threat". First published: 2026-10-01. Last updated: 2026-10-01. https://disputeindex.com/events/4055-stauber-defends-operation-epic-fury-as-a-necessary