Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo and 1^st District Congressman Raul Labrador both issued responses this morning to the U.S. strike against Syria last night. Here are their full statements:

CRAPO:

“The brutality of the Syrian regime seems to know no bounds.  I support the president’s decisive actions to prevent further use of chemical weapons against innocent women, men, and children and from allowing those from falling into the hands of terrorists.  I send my gratitude to the men and women of America’s armed forces fighting our enemies abroad.  Let us also keep in our minds the memory of the victims of al-Assad’s attacks as the United States and our allies fight the spread of terrorism.”

LABRADOR:

“Like all Americans, I was appalled by the use of chemical weapons in Syria and heartbroken that so many innocent people fell victim in such a heinous way.  The Syrian government’s abuse of human rights is unacceptable and deserves a strong, thoughtful response from the United States and all civilized nations.  However, our response must be in the best interests of the American people and approved by Congress through the deliberative process outlined in our Constitution. President Trump needs to have an active dialogue with Congress about not only yesterday’s attack but also any further engagement in Syria.  I agree with many of the points President Trump has made about Syria, but his policy will be more effective when it has strong, informed, and bipartisan support in Congress.  The American people would benefit from a more active debate about the possible risks and benefits of U.S. intervention in Syria. I encourage our leadership to call us back to Congress so we can debate whether additional military action might be needed to advance the security of the American people.”