Tillis supports confronting Iran but requires congressional engagement and clear goals to sustain support; he criticizes the administration’s failure to provide them.
Thom TillisU.S. Senator for North Carolina at the statement date.
Tillis supports confronting Iran but requires congressional engagement and clear goals to sustain support; he criticizes the administration’s failure to provide them.
“we can be their cheerleaders, but only if we're informed on what the intent and the goals are.”
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Other statements by Thom Tillis in this case
- Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)Earlier: Defended or excused
- Senate vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 (Iran war powers)Earlier: Condemned
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Tillis supports confronting Iran but requires congressional engagement and clear goals to sustain support; he criticizes the administration’s failure to provide them. He says the administration failed to engage Congress after his requested 60-day period and criticizes the quality of military briefings.
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Tillis supports confronting Iran but requires congressional engagement and clear goals to sustain support; he criticizes the administration’s failure to provide them.
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He says the administration failed to engage Congress after his requested 60-day period and criticizes the quality of military briefings.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Tillis supports confronting Iran but requires congressional engagement and clear goals to sustain support; he criticizes the administration’s failure to provide them.
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