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Washington, D.C. – 6/23/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa subcommittee, reacts to the news of Iranian strikes on U.S. bases in the region.

“I pray for the safety of our brave men and women serving our country overseas, and the thousands of civilians on these military bases,” said Chairman Lawler. “All Americans stand with them as they face this outrageous attack that is yet another escalation by an Iranian regime hellbent on killing Americans.”

“Since this wasn’t clear to the Ayatollah before, any attack against the United States or our allies will bring a decisive response,” concluded Congressman Lawler.

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.

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