As a father, my heart aches for families in Israel living in fear of an attack that may harm them and their loved ones. The Iranian regime’s threat remains real, and as the Senate considers its annual funding legislation, I will continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself. For the safety of our ally, Israel, and the region, and for our own national security, the Iranian regime must not have a nuclear weapon.

As a Senator for one of the largest military states and as a pastor who has, on many occasions, prayed with parents who lost a child through military service, I remain hopeful that we can reach peace through diplomacy. I call on the Trump administration to leverage American leadership in the vigilant pursuit of peace and I urge the Iranian regime to immediately return to the negotiation table—for the safety of all of God’s children. It’s critical the Administration respect Congress’s constitutional responsibility to carefully review any proposed use of American forces in yet another conflict in the Middle East.

My casework team remains available to coordinate with the State Department if any American faces obstacles leaving Israel or Iran. My casework team is available at (770) 694-7828 and casework@warnock.senate.gov.

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