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Governor Wes Moore @GovWesMoore - I am closely monitoring the ongoing military operations in Iran. International military actions have a direct and profound impact on Maryland’s families and communities.
I served in Afghanistan and I’ve seen who pays the price when Washington rushes into conflict. We owe the men and women executing on these orders a clear understanding of the mission. When we ask them to risk their lives, we need to be clear there is no other option.
For decades the Iranian regime has been an agent of terror in the region and we have been able to reach bipartisan consensus to restrict nuclear capabilities and promote stability in the region. We can stand with the Iranian people who support the cause of democracy and freedom without risking another conflict that sends another generation of American troops into combat.
I am in constant communication with public safety officials, senior military advisors, and local and federal partners to ensure we are taking every measure necessary to protect our state. @DawnFlytheMoore and I are praying for peace, and we thank our brave service members who stand watch in harm’s way.
https://x.com/GovWesMoore/status/2027840736758993398

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX - The problem here, James, is not the gun show loophole.
It's the unvetted immigrant loophole.
Allowing unvetted immigrants who are hostile to America, who are loyal to our adversaries like Iran, must end.
This was an act of terror, James.
The way to end it is to end the current open immigration policies. You and your immigration policies would make America less safe.
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.@jamestalarico: I frankly am tired of the "thoughts and prayers" rhetoric from our leaders here in Texas and in our nation's capital.
I believe in the power of prayer. I believe prayer changes lives. I believe prayer changes the world. But there is something profoundly cynical about asking God to solve a problem that we're not willing to solve ourselves.
Scripture reminds us that faith without works is dead — the time for thoughts and prayers is over. It's time for us to act.