"we are in a global struggle between democracy and autocracy, and our security relies on American strength of purpose."
"the price of U.S. leadership is real, but it is far lower than the price of U.S. abdication."
"We owe it to the members of the community to ensure that we do in fact do this."
"This is the start of our response. The President has directed additional actions to hold the IRGC and affiliated militias accountable for their attacks."
"The start of our response."
"Today's coalition action sends a clear message to the Houthis that they will bear further costs if they do not end their illegal attacks."
"protecting civilians is both a moral duty and a strategic imperative."
"I have personally pushed Israeli leaders to avoid civilian casualties, and to shun irresponsible rhetoric, and to prevent violence by settlers in the West Bank."
"Secretary of Defense Austin... describing this as a very limited self-defense strike, a precision strike aimed at defending the US against these kinds of attacks."
"If this doesn't stop, we will respond."
"If this doesn't stop, then we will respond. We maintain the right to respond. We have a capability to do that, and we will respond at a time in place of our choosing."