Van Orden Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the United States struck Iran's nuclear facilities:

"Iran's first mistake was not signing the deal that President Trump offered. Their second mistake was believing President Trump would not take the necessary steps to protect our allies and interests abroad.

"As the largest state sponsor of terrorism who is responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans, it is imperative that the Iranian regime never possess a nuclear weapon. The weak national security leadership of the Obama and Biden administrations emboldened Iran, allowing them to advance their nuclear capabilities greater than ever before. I fully support President Trump's actions to defend our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel, and send a clear message to our adversaries that America does not tolerate nuclear intimidation.

"May God bless our magnificent military and protect Israel in these troubling times."

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