Thune Calls on Democrats to Support the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act
about in this bill, from investing in our nuclear deterrent to supporting munitions production. “But I’ll mention
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about in this bill, from investing in our nuclear deterrent to supporting munitions production. “But I’ll mention
drone technology, an expanded Air Force fighter fleet, nuclear modernization, U.S. infrastructure in the Pacific, and more
that is to degrade Iran’s nuclear capability and significantly diminish their military capabilities in the region
aircraft necessary to meet the nuclear and conventional mission requirements in the FY26 National Defense Strategy. They must
certain that Iran never possesses or has a nuclear capability
table and forces them to end their nuclear program, which is really … what a lot of this
table and forces them to end their nuclear program, which is really … what a lot of this
ensure that the Iranians don’t have a nuclear capability and that their ballistic missile capabilities are diminished
ensure that the Iranians don’t have a nuclear capability and that their ballistic missile capabilities are diminished
right to recognize the threat that Iran’s nuclear program posed, not only to the region
Iran has been building not only its nuclear capability, but its conventional weapons capability to a point that … threaten the entire region and the world with nuclear and conventional weapons; to diminish their naval capacity
relentlessly pursued the development of its own nuclear program, despite repeated violations identified by the international atomic watchdog
airstrikes in Iran. “For years, Iran’s relentless nuclear ambitions, its expanded ballistic missile inventory, and its unwavering
home … We cannot abide, we cannot tolerate a nuclear Iran … [President Trump] made that clear in his speech
Dome missile defense system and modernization of our nuclear deterrent. “And more. “And we’re continuing our efforts
Authorizes full funding of our modernization of the nuclear triad, which includes the B-21 Raider
this new law. We’ll modernize our nuclear capabilities and expand and expedite defense production at home
protecting the homeland with missile defense and nuclear modernization. “And more. “Our bill is no substitute for robust
drone technology, an expanded Air Force fighter fleet, nuclear modernization, U.S. infrastructure in the Pacific, and more
there’s no doubt that their – Iran’s – nuclear program was severely set back as a result
drone technology, an expanded Air Force fighter fleet, nuclear modernization, U.S. infrastructure in the Pacific, and more
while, the mullahs have pursued a nuclear enrichment program that goes well beyond what is required for peaceful … Iran can never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. “This has been the position of President Trump
pathways to peace. The mullahs’ misguided pursuit of nuclear weapons must be stopped,” said Thune. “As we take … action tonight to ensure a nuclear weapon remains out of reach for Iran, I stand with President Trump
capabilities. What’s left, of course, is the nuclear enrichment plant at Fordow … and that’s where … negotiate that and end to Iran’s nuclear program. So I'm supportive of … whatever decision he ultimately
successful future for our country.” On Iran’s nuclear program: “I think [Khomeini is] very defiant, very belligerent … table and negotiate a deal that ends their nuclear program, and that’s what the president, President Trump