January 9, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 5 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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               COMMENDING PRESIDENT TRUMP ON IRAN ACTIONS

  (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, last week, President Trump used his 
authority and took clear, decisive action to protect American lives.
  By eradicating Iran's top terrorist, he sent a clear message to our 
enemies that the Obama days of appeasement are over, and America will, 
once again, stand up to terrorists. We cannot allow another Benghazi.
  However, I am in disbelief that some Members of this body are finding 
ways to blame President Trump for the current situation in Iran.
  Fact one, Iran's regime has been an enemy of America since 1979. In 
recent months, they have shot down U.S. drones, attacked oil tankers, 
shot rockets at our bases, and attacked and tried to take over our 
embassy. Taking out Soleimani was a long-overdue action to make the 
world a safer place and protect American lives.
  Fact two, President Trump does not want war. Yesterday, while 
addressing the Nation, President Trump made clear there is a path 
forward with peace for Iran if they are willing to set aside their 
nuclear ambitions.
  This is personal for me. My son and his family currently serve in an 
embassy abroad in a war-torn land. I want to thank President Trump for 
protecting my family and our women and men in uniform abroad.

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