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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement after voting No to limit the President's war powers.
"On the heels of the Democrats' partisan impeachment failure, they are once again working to weaken America and ignore the Constitution simply because they disagree with the President."
Iran and its terrorist proxies have waged a decades-long campaign of violence and terror against America, our service members, and our allies, with Soleimani playing a key role." Smucker Says
Washington DC- "Iran's most powerful general, Qasem Soleimani has been allowed to run amuck reigning terror for the last 20 years - Leading to the killing of hundreds of American service members in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and beyond. The Quds and other forces Soleimani controls are designated terrorist organizations. On the day President Trump ordered the strike, Soleimani was in Iraq-15 miles from our U.S. Military base in Baghdad, plotting to kill many more Americans.'' Smucker said.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY20 which included U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker's (PA-11) amendment to permanently reauthorize the U.S. Department of Defense's Mentor-Protégé program with some additional accountability measures, and an amendment to require the DOD to submit a report that details the exact shortage of mental health providers at the DOD no later than 180 days after enactment.
Lancaster, Pa. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker released the following statement after he returned from a Congressional delegation trip to Israel:
"I just returned from a Congressional delegation trip to Israel with a group of colleagues to gain a firsthand understanding of the regional challenges and America's relationship with Israel. As the only freely-elected democracy in the region, the American people view Israel as a kindred spirit. Our countries share a fundamental commitment to the rule of law and free peoples.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker issued the following statement after voting for the bipartisan Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act today:
Lancaster, PA – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) issued the following statement on Syria:
"I commend President Trump, and the U.S. Armed Forces that carried out the tactical strikes, for sending a clear message that the United States will no longer stand aside and watch as the Assad regime uses chemical weapons to murder innocent, defenseless Syrians. We must demand that Russia and Syria live up to their commitment to rid Syria of these deplorable weapons, and I look forward to the administration working with Congress to bring stability to the region."
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) issued the following statement on the House vote in support of Israel.