Florida politicians react to Iran attack

Many of Florida’s candidates and elected leaders are issuing statements on the attack on Iran Saturday.

Here are some of them.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott: “The days of the evil Iranian regime chanting ‘Death to America,’ threatening the very existence of our country and our allies, and oppressing its people are over. Thank you, President Donald Trump, for your strong leadership. God bless War Secretary Pete Hegseth and the brave men and women in our military. Operation Epic Fury is peace through strength on full display, and a reminder to our friends and our enemies: The U.S. will ALWAYS put AMERICA FIRST. We will always stand with our friend, Israel, and we will NEVER allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.”

U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart: “For nearly five decades, Iranians have endured repression, violence, and torture at the hands of the evil Iranian regime–a regime that exports terrorism, brutally suppresses dissent at home, and openly threatens the United States and our allies. I commend President Trump for standing in solidarity with the brave Iranian people, who continue to demand freedom, dignity, and basic human rights despite ruthless crackdowns.”

“Hundreds of protesters have been killed simply for exercising those rights. Americans and the world are safer because of President Trump’s leadership and maximum pressure strategy, including the removal of terrorist Qasem Soleimani and last year’s decisive action to obliterate Iran’s nuclear sites–demonstrating that deterrence and strength, not appeasement, will lead to a safer and more secure future for all.”

U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez: “FREEDOM FOR IRAN!”

U.S. Rep. Cory Mills: “Only way Iran could ever be free was eliminating head of the snake and return Iran to its former state before its Islamic regime takeover 47 years ago.”

U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: “Hold our country in prayer right now. Hold our service members and their families in prayer right now. Hold the innocent people of Iran in prayer right now.”

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: “The United States demonstrated unmistakable strength with decisive military action against Iran. For decades, the Iranian regime has been an adversary of America while oppressing its own people. Under the leadership of President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary Hegseth, the message is clear. America will defend its interests, its allies, and global stability. This is peace through strength in action.”

U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: “May God protect our troops from all evil, shield them with His mighty hand, and guide them with courage and strength. I am praying for their safety, their mission, and their safe return home. America stands with our warriors.”

Gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner: “The Iranian regime has been the key state sponsor of terror and a threat to Americans since it came to power in 1979. President Trump has recognized that they intend to pursue nuclear weapons unless the leadership is removed. We are praying for swift and decisive victory.”