[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 107 (Monday, June 23, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3483-S3484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                  IRAN

  Mr. THUNE. Madam President, before I begin my remarks this afternoon, 
I want to speak briefly about Iran.
  For decades, the regime in Iran and its terrorist proxies have sought 
to sow chaos and violence throughout the Middle East. They threatened 
``Death to America'' and to wipe Israel off the map. All the while, the 
mullahs have pursued a nuclear enrichment program that goes well beyond 
what is required for peaceful energy purposes.
  Madam President, Iran can never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. 
This has been the position of President Trump and Members of this body 
for years.
  Since his reelection, President Trump made clear that a peaceful 
resolution was possible if Iran agreed to give up its nuclear weapons 
ambitions. Iran's leaders refused.
  As a result, on Saturday, the President ordered precise and limited

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strikes to go after Iran's nuclear program, consistent with this long-
held national security imperative. I am grateful for the 
professionalism of all of our servicemembers in carrying out this 
important mission.
  Just a few hours ago, Iran launched an attack against our 
servicemembers in Qatar and Iraq. President Trump has been clear that 
he is not afraid to hold Iran accountable for any retaliation, and Iran 
risks going down a dangerous road with these attacks.
  Nevertheless, I am glad that the initial reports indicate that no 
Americans were killed in these strikes. If Iran is considering any 
further attacks against U.S. forces or interests, it should think long 
and hard about the consequences.
  I look forward to hearing from the administration during tomorrow's 
all-Senators briefing.

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