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Washington, DC—January 9, 2020....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), a 30-year veteran of the United States Army National Guard, released the below statement after voting against H.Con.Res. 83, a partisan resolution that seeks to undermine the ability of our Commander-in-Chief and military to defend America against Iran, a known state sponsor of terrorism. This politically-motivated legislation was brought to the floor by Speaker Pelosi following a strike against a designated terrorist and lawful military target – Qassem Soleimani. The President has constitutional authority to defend our nation and people from all threats:

“It’s indisputable that Qassem Soleimani’s unyielding mission was to harm America and our allies. He was responsible for the deaths of U.S. service members, terrorized innocent civilians, attacked our sovereign embassy – and his plots for future terror were rightfully ended. Our Commander-in-Chief has a responsibility to protect our nation, and this was a lawful and prudent strike against a designated terrorist. I stand with President Trump, our military, and intelligence leaders who ensured this brutal enemy faced justice.”

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He serves as the Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Budget and is a member of the House Appropriations defense and transportation, housing and urban development subcommittees.

womack.house.gov

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