Republicans and Democrats reacted to Iran’s launch of drones from its own territory late Saturday towards Israel.
Lawmakers reacted after Iran launched drones from its own territory toward Israel late Saturday, calling for the White House to „stand firm“ and „stop coddling Iran.“
Speaker Mike Johnson pledged America’s „full resolve“ to stand with Israel.
„As Israel faces this vicious attack from Iran, America must show our full resolve to stand with our critical ally,“ Johnson said in a statement. „The world must be assured: Israel is not alone.“
Johnson promised to „insist upon a proper response“ from the White House.
„I will continue to engage with the White House to insist upon a proper response,“ he said. „The Biden Administration’s undermining of Israel and appeasement of Iran have contributed to these terrible developments.“
„Now more than ever, we must stand with Israel,“ former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., wrote in an X post.
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said that the U.S. commitment to Israel is „unwavering.“
„This is the moment for the United States to show we stand together with our allies. Our shared enemies, including Iran and their proxies, need to know our commitment is unwavering,“ he said in a press release. „We must join with Israel to ensure that Iran’s aggression is met with resolute action and resounding strength.“
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, condemned the Iran attack on Israel, while placing the blame on the Biden administration.
„Iran has encircled Israel and has been attacking our Israeli allies from almost every front for months. They have launched attacks from Syria, Iraq, Yemen, the West Bank, Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon, and of course the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.
