"The real question is, after nearly half a century, do we need a specific trigger, or do we at any time say enough is enough, we're going to take the claws and the teeth out of this tiger, and then see if in fact it's willing to drink milk rather than blood."
"Rep. Darrell Issa defended the latest attacks as overdue and legal under existing authority the White House has for combating terrorism - which he said Iran is deeply involved in. He said Iran has funded terrorism for decades, expanding extremism around the region."
California Republicans in competitive midterm races have publicly backed President Trump's military operations against Iran, even though polling indicates the policy lacks popular support. These Republicans face additional electoral challenges following Proposition 50's passage, which granted Democrats authority to redraw congressional districts favorably. Rep. Darrell Issa, serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, defended the attacks as legally justified responses to Iran's terrorism funding. He argued the administration need not provide immediate justification, characterizing the strikes as continuation of previous efforts against Iran's nuclear capabilities. Issa contended Iran has sponsored terrorism for decades and questioned whether specific triggers were necessary to neutralize the threat.
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