Scott Fitzgerald says Operation Epic Fury reflects "the strength and effectiveness of American leadership and military power"
Scott FitzgeraldU.S. Representative for Wisconsin at the statement date.
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald said in an April 2 press release that U.S. forces would press forward with increased intensity over the next two to three weeks and that the effort reflects the strength and effectiveness of American leadership and military power.
“this effort reflects the strength and effectiveness of American leadership and military power.”
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Other statements by Scott Fitzgerald in this case
- House vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 93 (Iran war powers)Later: Defended or excused
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Press release from Rep. Scott Fitzgerald's office, April 2, 2026, issued after President Trump's national address on Operation Epic Fury.
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In the release he relays President Trump's national address, saying Trump made clear Operation Epic Fury is achieving its goals and that the U.S. is on track to complete its mission in the near term.
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He honors fallen service members and those continuing the mission.
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Why this label?
The case asks about support for the war in Iran. Fitzgerald says "this effort reflects the strength and effectiveness of American leadership and military power" and that forces will press forward with increased intensity, which backs the operation, so we used Defended or excused. Mixed or conditional is the closest alternative, but he attaches no reservation to the operation.
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The Dispute Index. "Scott Fitzgerald says Operation Epic Fury reflects "the strength and effectiveness of American leadership and military power"". First published: 2026-10-07. Last updated: 2026-10-07. https://disputeindex.com/events/4998-rep-scott-fitzgerald-said-in-an-april-2