Smith defends the Iran operation as making Americans safer after diplomatic efforts failed.
Jason SmithU.S. Representative for Missouri at the statement date.
Smith defends the Iran operation as making Americans safer after diplomatic efforts failed.
“I have confidence that every Missourian is safer and more secure today because of the President’s bold, decisive action.”
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Other statements by Jason Smith 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 refused negotiations and says the administration briefed Congress. He expects Iran’s future to remain the Iranian people’s responsibility and praises a president he believes will avoid forever wars.
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He argues Iran refused negotiations and says the administration briefed Congress.
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He expects Iran’s future to remain the Iranian people’s responsibility and praises a president he believes will avoid forever wars.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Smith defends the Iran operation as making Americans safer after diplomatic efforts failed.
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