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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                       Operation Midnight Hammer

  Mr. President, this weekend, the U.S. military did something 
absolutely incredible. With Operation Midnight Hammer, the United 
States of America wiped out Iran's nuclear program.
  For years, the Islamic Republic has unleashed chaos across the Middle 
East with terrorism, murder, and violence. All the while, they worked 
to develop nuclear weapons while they were chanting ``Death to Israel'' 
and ``Death to America.''
  Now, under President Trump's decisive leadership, that threat is 
eliminated, thanks to the bravery, valor, and unmatched capability of 
the U.S. military. It is hard not to be in awe when you read the 
details of the operation.
  Departing from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, our 
servicemembers flew seven B-2 Spirit bombers for 18 hours to Iran's 
nuclear sites, dropped more than 400,000 pounds in bunker buster bombs, 
and returned home with zero casualties. At the same time, a U.S. 
submarine under U.S. Central Command launched more than two dozen 
Tomahawk cruise missiles at the regime's nuclear infrastructure. 
Supporting the operation were more than 125 aircraft, including dozens 
of aerial refueling tankers.
  Make no mistake, we have the only military on the planet that could 
get this job done, and it is because our brave servicemembers are the 
greatest fighting force in the history of the world.
  Every single American should be grateful for the men and women who 
carried out Operation Midnight Hammer. Because of their efforts, a 
cease-fire has already been reached between Israel and a much weaker 
Iran. This is what peace through strength looks like, and only the U.S. 
military, under President Trump's leadership, could accomplish this 
feat.
  I yield the floor.

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