"I do not support the destruction of a 'whole civilization.' That is not who we are, and it is not consistent with the principles that have long guided America."
"This type of rhetoric is an affront to the ideals our nation has sought to uphold and promote around the world for nearly 250 years. It undermines our long-standing role as a global beacon of freedom and directly endangers Americans both abroad and at home."
"The United States does not destroy civilizations. Nor do we threaten to do so as some sort of negotiating tactic."
Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Nathaniel Moran and Senator Lisa Murkowski, criticized Trump's rhetoric about Iran, asserting it contradicts American values. Murkowski stated that such comments threaten the nation's ideals and safety. Rep. Kevin Kiley emphasized that the U.S. does not destroy civilizations as a negotiation tactic. While some Republicans support Trump's stance, GOP leaders have remained silent. Congressional Democrats are alarmed, with discussions of impeachment or invoking the 25th Amendment. The absence of Congress since March 27 has allowed GOP members to avoid scrutiny on this issue.
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