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Adam Kinzinger
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Adam Kinzinger is a former U.S. Representative for Illinois's 16th congressional district, serving from 2013 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Kinzinger gained national attention for his outspoken views on various political issues, particularly his criticism of former President Donald Trump. He was one of the few Republicans to support the impeachment of Trump and served on the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot.
The United States must stand with our NATO and EU allies to protected our shared values and security by pushing back against Putin's power grab.
I recognize and share the President's interest in protecting American workers, innovation, and business from unfair trading practices.
I believe in free and fair trade and I believe that free trade increases global security while creating jobs here in the United States.
Over the years, we have watched Vladimir Putin weaponize natural gas across the region.
However, I do not believe that aluminum and steel imported from Europe poses a national security threat to our Nation.
Any major disruption in the transatlantic economy would be devastating to the world.
I certainly think there is a risk. Look, the president has every right to not strike and I disagree with that decision. I think the problem is how publicly this played out putting out basically an era, putting out a line and backing away…
I said you have to treat President Obama and this decision with the same standard you would treat a Republican president.
I think he came close enough that any other provocation would actually lead to a strike probably bigger than was planned last night.
I make that point, sir, for those that think this is some amazing deal that will last perpetually into the future that we are already halfway to the beginning of this deal starting to expire, and we saw only worse behavior from Iran.
I think it is important at the top of this that we note that when we talk about Iran, we are talking about the government and not the people, two very different things and I think that is important to distinguish.
I think they're doing that because they're trying to pressure Europe and us, frankly, to go back to the deal.
I think anytime that there's any kind of threat to military personnel, you have to put the right force in place.
Joining me now by phone is Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois.
We don't look for a war with Iran, but I think nobody should doubt that we would win if something like that was brought to our doorstep.
We cannot, we must not sell out our national defense and foreign policy to any kind of mistrust like that.
It's his tone, how you talk to allies, how you reach out and build alliances.
We don't seek conflict but I think Iran needs to be very much understanding that if there is a conflict, it will be one-sided and we'll win even though we don't want that.
It is paramount that we maintain the safety and efficiency of the roads, bridges, waterways, and mass transit systems that Americans rely on every day.
A strong American infrastructure is vital for our country to be able to compete globally, foster local and regional economic development, and create jobs and wealth.
I hope that President Erdogan ultimately makes the right choice and that the Trump administration works with Turkey to get them Patriot missiles to provide for their air defense needs.





