National Security

Hern Statement on Israel’s Strike Eliminating Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

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TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement following reports that Israel eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.  “Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7th attacks, has brought death and destruction to innocent Americans, Israelis, and Palestinians for years,” said Rep. Hern. “His elimination marks a significant…

Hern Statement on One-Year Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel

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TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas.  “One year ago, Israel woke up to the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” said Rep. Hern. “Hamas launched a barrage of rockets, militants stormed the border, and paragliders descended…

Hern releases statement on Iranian missile attack

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Tulsa, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the Iranian attacks on Israel today. “Iran is no stranger to unleashing terror on innocent civilians, including Americans,” said Rep. Hern.“Today, they launched over 180 ballistic missiles, brazenly escalating the conflict and proving they will stop at nothing to achieve their sinister goals.…

Hern Statement on the FBI Investigation into the Assassination Attempt on President Trump

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TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the incident in West Palm Beach, Florida, involving President Trump. “Join Tammy and me in lifting President Trump and his family up in prayer,” said Rep. Hern. “We’re relieved that he is safe and grateful for the Secret Service’s swift action in protecting him. Just 64 days after a bullet…

Hern reiterates call on disgraced Secret Service Director Cheatle to resign

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee held a hearing on the catastrophic security failure at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “Today's hearing confirmed what we already know— the assassination attempt on July 13th was preventable and happened as the…

Hern calls on Secret Service Director Cheatle to resign

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the catastrophic security failure at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “The security failure of last week’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, warrants real accountability,” said Rep. Hern. “In that spirit, the Director of the Secret Service should resign, and…

Hern applauds passage of the NDAA

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement celebrating the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing the House of Representatives this morning.  “This NDAA gives our troops a much-needed pay raise,” said Rep. Hern. “This NDAA focuses on quality-of-life improvements for our servicemembers and upholds the sanctity of…

Here's How the U.S. Should Counter China

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Under President Donald Trump, the America First agenda maintained peace through strength. Rather than putting America First, the Biden administration says its goal is "competition" with China, as if our security is merely a game. White House officials refuse to say that it's in our national interest to counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), instead placing climate…

Hern blasts Biden for withholding arms shipments to Israel

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement condemning the Biden Administration’s decision to withhold arms shipments to Israel. “Joe Biden’s move to block crucial shipments to Israel is unthinkable,” said Rep. Hern. “Israel is fighting for survival, attacked from multiple terrorist groups funded by Iran. Biden’s…