On the recordSeptember 13, 2018
2 days ago, President Trump and Vice President Pence delivered solemn speeches about the attacks on 9/11, talking about how much they care about the victims of al-Qaida's attack on our country, but they are now standing up to protect the 20,000 to 40,000 al-Qaida and other jihadist forces in Syria, threatening Russia, Syria, and Iran with military force if they dare attack these terrorists. This is a betrayal of the American people, especially the victims of al-Qaida's attack on 9/11 and their families, first responders, and to my brothers and sisters in uniform who have been killed or wounded in action and their families. For the President, who is Commander in Chief, to act as the protective big brother of al-Qaida and other jihadists must be condemned by every Member of Congress. ____________________
