John Kennedy defends the Iran war in September 28 Senate remarks
John KennedyU.S. senator from Louisiana
Sen. John Kennedy defended U.S. and Israeli military action in Iran, saying it had made the world safer. He acknowledged higher gas prices and inflation but said he was proud of the American operation.
“No. 3, I just want to make this clear. We are going to look back 5 years from now and realize that what President Trump has done in Iran and what Israel has done in Iran has made the world immeasurably safer.”
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Other statements by John Kennedy in this case
- Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)Earlier: Defended or excused
- Opposes Congress limiting Trump's ability to strike IranEarlier: Defended or excused
- Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 89 (Iran war powers)Earlier: Defended or excused
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The official Congressional Record records John Kennedy's Senate floor remarks on September 28. The passage describes his position on the Iran war.
Before the quotation
After discussing college sports and affordability, Kennedy turned to Iran. He acknowledged that the operation had pushed up gas prices.
After the quotation
He argued that the operation had weakened Iran's military and nuclear program. He said he was proud of what America had done despite the economic costs.
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Why this label?
The case asks about support for the war in Iran. Kennedy argues that the military action was justified by improved security. His acknowledgment of higher costs does not change his defense, so we used Defended or excused.
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