
President Obama went on an eight-month campaign bombing Libya to take down the regime there. I never heard a Democrat balk about any of that.
On the public record
Every politician on the site, every statement on file. Search, filter, and read the public record.
23,100+·quotes on file

President Obama went on an eight-month campaign bombing Libya to take down the regime there. I never heard a Democrat balk about any of that.

The President fully respects the Article I power of Congress, and tonight’s necessary, limited, and targeted strike follows the history and tradition of similar military actions under presidents of both parties.

I don’t think this is an appropriate time for a war powers resolution, and I don’t think it’s necessary.

Leaders in Congress were aware of the urgency of this situation and the Commander-in-Chief evaluated that the imminent danger outweighed the time it would take for Congress to act.

For 80 years, presidents of both parties have acted with the same commander-in-chief authority under Article Two.

The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says.

President Trump has been consistent and clear that a nuclear-armed Iran will not be tolerated.

The President fully respects the Article I power of Congress, and tonight’s necessary, limited, and targeted strike follows the history and tradition of similar military actions under presidents of both parties.

We will immediately seek relief from the full Fifth Circuit and, if necessary, the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Ten Commandments are the foundation of our laws — serving both an educational and historical purpose in our classrooms.

The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says.

The President made the right call, and did what he needed to do.

Leaders in Congress were aware of the urgency of this situation and the Commander-in-Chief evaluated that the imminent danger outweighed the time it would take for Congress to act.

The Constitution does not bar our Legislature's attempt to teach our students what the Supreme Court has repeatedly said: The Ten Commandments have historical significance as a foundation of our legal system.

We strongly disagree with the Fifth Circuit’s affirmance of an injunction preventing five Louisiana parishes from implementing HB71.

The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says.