5:37 p.m. ET, January 28, 2024
Here are a few of the latest remarks from US leaders on the lethal attack at a base in Jordan
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks as he attends a “Sunday Lunch” on the Brookland Baptist Banquet Center in West Columbia, South Carolina, on January 28.
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All of them supplied their sympathies to the households of the service members who died, whereas a number of mentioned the US should do extra to carry Iran accountable for the actions of its proxy teams.
The Biden administration:
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris each launched statements within the wake of the attack, providing their condolences to the households of these killed and pledging the US would “proceed to combat terrorism” and maintain perpetrators “to account.”
Speaking later Sunday, Biden supplied his first transient remarks on digital camera, honoring these misplaced and calling for a second of silence as he addressed the congregation at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia, South Carolina. He vowed “we will reply.”
2024 presidential candidates:
Nikki Haley: The former United Nations ambassador and present GOP presidential hopeful mentioned the US ought to retaliate “with the total power of American power,” following the drone attack. She drew from her expertise as a navy partner, saying her “coronary heart breaks for the households who misplaced family members.” She additionally made a political attack, saying Iran wouldn’t goal US troops “if Joe Biden weren’t so weak in his remedy of Iran.” Haley later held a second of silence at her rally in South Carolina.
Donald Trump: The former president, who’s making one other bid for the White House, mentioned the drone attack “marks a horrible day for America.” He additionally took the chance to slam Biden, saying in a social media publish that it was “yet one more horrific and tragic consequence of Joe Biden’s weak spot and give up.”
US lawmakers:
The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman, Democratic Sen. Jack Reed, mentioned he was “angered and saddened” by the “despicable” attack. “The lack of these troopers is tragic, and my coronary heart is with the fallen and their households,” Reed mentioned in a written assertion. He added he was assured the Biden administration would reply appropriately.
The House Armed Services chairman, GOP Rep. Mike Rogers, mentioned it was “gone time” for Biden to carry Iran “accountable” for its proxies’ assaults on the US. He described the service of the slain troopers because the “ultimate sacrifice in protection of our nation and our freedoms.”
