East Texas representatives react to U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites
US bombs three Iran nuclear sites, entering war
'Peace through strength in action. This was a necessary step to protect America and its ally Israel from the clear and present danger presented by Iran and its advanced nuclear program. This is the kind of leadership the moment demands,' Moran tweeted on Saturday.
Moran's tweet came in response the following statement that President Trump made on social media, which announced that the United States' planes had bombed Iran's nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.
'We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.'
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U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden, who represents Athens, Canton, Mineola and Terrell, made a statement on Facebook thanking President Trump, the military and God.
'PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH! Thank you, Mr. President, and our great military! And thanks, especially, to God, for our pilots' safe return,' Gooden said.
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U.S. Senator for Texas John Cornyn issued a statement calling the decision to attack the plants courageous.
'President Trump made the courageous and correct decision to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat. God Bless the USA. Thank you to our extraordinary military and our indomitable @POTUS This is what leadership on the world stage looks like,' Cornyn said.
East Texas State Representative Cody Harris of Palestine reposted a statement supporting the attack from Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dustin Burrows, who's urging Texans to stand behind President Trump.
'President @realDonaldTrump has shown the strength and resolve of the United States on the world stage. Our military executed a precise and successful mission targeting key nuclear sites in Iran — a powerful message that we will never tolerate aggression or terrorism,' Burrows said. 'Texas must stand firmly behind our Commander-in-Chief, our troops, and the mission to protect American and innocent lives and defend freedom around the world. Our gratitude and prayers to our tremendous military. Peace is earned when strength is unquestioned.'
U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna (D-California) and U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) have introduced a bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution to Congress that would keep the United States from going to war with Iran without the approval of Congress.
President Trump addressed the nation from the White House at around 9 p.m. on Saturday. Watch the video above to hear his remarks.
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