BISMARCK – U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, R-ND, issued statements on Saturday regarding their support of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Hoeven is a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee and Cramer is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

“Iran must never have nuclear weapons. President Trump ordered strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities after Iran refused to negotiate an end to its nuclear program. We support these strikes, which protect our national security and help defend our ally Israel. We especially salute the skills and courage of our service members who planned and executed these strikes and who always work to keep us safe and free,” Hoeven said.

“When the United States alone is able to do what others cannot, we must do what needs to be done, and that is exactly what President Trump ordered today. Iran must be prevented from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The Islamic Republic of Iran is more than a nuisance, it is a dangerous animal that must be stopped, and the firepower of the United States military was up to the task. President Trump is living up to his promise to end wars, which sometimes requires a show of strength. Tonight, the world has seen our strength on full display, and the world is safer for it. God Bless the United States Military and bring peace to our world,” Cramer said.