Two political leaders issued statements in support of President Donald Trump after he followed through on his threats for the U.S. military to carry out airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear program on Saturday night, June 21.

“President Trump is leading with peace through strength. Let’s be clear: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” said U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th. “May God protect our brave service members who carried out this operation, and may God bless America.”

“This targeted attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is the result of the Iranian regime’s failure to make a deal despite months of President Trump’s good faith efforts to negotiate,” said U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa. “I applaud President Trump’s strong leadership and his continued commitment to peace through strength. Once again, America’s detractors around the world should know President Trump means what he says.

“And I am so grateful for America’s brave warriors, who appear to have achieved their mission successfully and are returning home safely. I look forward to being briefed along with my Senate colleagues on this action.

This is an important step toward ensuring that the world’s largest state sponsor of terror never obtains a nuclear weapon.”