Michael Anderson

[Michael Anderson @midander]

@ComEd Still no power on my block in skokie…which has several businesses in addition to homes. Since Monday. What’s up with that?

[Todd Richman @toddrichman]

I’ve been asked my thoughts on this war with Iran.

As an American 🇺🇸 I think about:

• 52 Americans held hostage for 444 days in the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis.
• 241 U.S. service members murdered in the 1983 Beirut barracks bombings.
• 19 Americans killed in the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing.
• Multiple Americans killed in the 1995 Riyadh bombing.
• 17 American sailors killed in the 2000 USS Cole bombing.
• ~600+ U.S. troops killed in Iraq by Iranian-backed militias using EFPs (2003–2011).
• 3 U.S. soldiers killed in a 2024 drone attack in Jordan carried out by an Iranian-backed militia.

As a Jew ✡️ I think about:

• ~1,200 Israelis slaughtered on October 7 by Hamas.
• Tens of thousands of rockets fired at Israeli civilians by Hezbollah and Hamas.
• 29 killed in the 2012 Burgas bus bombing carried out by Hezbollah.
• 85 killed in the 1994 AMIA bombing in Argentina — orchestrated by Iran.
• 29 killed in the 1992 Argentine Israelite Mutual Association embassy bombing.
• Iranian regime leaders openly calling for Israel’s destruction for decades.

As a citizen of the world 🌍 I think about:

• Ten of thousands of Iranians killed in domestic protests and crackdowns inside Iran since 1979.
• Iranian drones and weapons have contributed to thousands of deaths in the Ukraine war.
• Iranian-backed militias in Yemen have fueled one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
• Iran has launched missiles and drones into Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities, including the 2019 Abqaiq/Khurais attacks that knocked out roughly half of Saudi oil production, and later strikes on Ras Tanura, threatening global energy security.
• Iran has exported terror and chaos across continents — from Latin America to the Middle East, to Europe and Africa.

And currently I see how Hamas and Iran were so worried about the Middle East Peace Process expanding between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Israel, that it launched October 7th. Look at the destruction that has caused the last 2 1/2 years. We choose peace. They choose war.

This isn’t new. It didn’t start yesterday. And it’s not about “misunderstandings.”

For 45+ years, the regime in Tehran has funded, armed, and directed terror across the globe targeting; Americans, Israelis, Jews, Arabs, and anyone standing in its way.

That’s not opinion. That’s documented history.

Maybe without the current regime, peace across the Middle East can finally come to be!

[Congressman Troy Balderson @RepBalderson]

As the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. Israel has every right to defend itself and protect its people from Iran and their terrorist proxies.

The United States stands with Israel.

[Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes @RepEmiliaSykes]

Preventing Iran from gaining access to nuclear weapons is a matter of global security, and we all must align to keep this dangerous scenario from happening.

The Trump administration must coordinate with Israel in order to uphold Israel’s security, defend our own forces in the region, and ensure every diplomatic measure is taken to prevent escalation.

[Senator Jon Husted @SenJonHusted]

A nuclear Iran would be a danger to Israel, the entire Middle East, and the United States.

Iran refused to negotiate a peaceful solution or to give up its nuclear ambitions. This limited strike by Israel was a necessary step to thwart Iran’s ambition to become a nuclear state.

[Senator Jim Banks @SenatorBanks]

America supports Israel’s right to protect itself. Tonight, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

[Bernie Moreno @berniemoreno]

Red lines are red lines. A nuclear Iran would be the end of Israel, its people, and would destabilize the world.

Praying for the safety of our troops, for peace, and for the people of the Middle East.

[Senator Todd Young @SenToddYoung]

Iran’s nuclear ambitions threaten world peace and stability. I stand with Israel as it confronts this existential threat.

[Max Miller @MaxMillerOH]

Iran has been, and will continue to be a threat to the United States.

Israel’s Strength of a Lion MUST be successful.

[Congressman Greg Landsman @RepGregLandsman]

Iran has long worked to destroy Israel, through terror armies on Israel’s borders and with direct attacks.

The international watchdog agency has declared Iran to be in violation of agreements regarding their nuclear program.

Israel is justifiably defending itself and its people.🧵👇🏼

[Michael Anderson @midander]

@SenJonHusted Thank you @SenJonHusted

[Michael Anderson @midander]

@RepDaveTaylor Thank you @RepDaveTaylor

[Michael Anderson @midander]

@RepBalderson Thank you @RepBalderson

[Michael Anderson @midander]

@berniemoreno Thank you @berniemoreno

[Michael Anderson @midander]

@Jim_Jordan Thank you @Jim_Jordan

[Michael Anderson @midander]

@RepDaveJoyce Thank you, @RepDaveJoyce

[Michael Anderson @midander]

@RepMikeCarey Thank you, @RepMikeCarey

[Michael Anderson @midander]

@RepEmiliaSykes Thank you, @RepEmiliaSykes

[Michael Anderson @midander]

@RepShontelBrown Thank you, @RepShontelBrown