U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement slamming President Biden's doctrine of appeasement.
"President Biden's fear of escalation has morphed into a doctrine of appeasement. The weakness shown by this administration emboldens our enemies. Attacks on our servicemembers, allies, and interests will continue until this president shows strong leadership and strikes fear in our enemies. Sadly, I don't think that day will come until there is new leadership.
"The idea that appeasement will lead to better actions by states and terror groups is profoundly wrong. The consequences of American weakness on the world stage are on full display. Russia is conducting the largest land war in Europe since WWII. China continues to amass a force capable of out competing our own. North Korea is threatening to start a war in the peninsula. And Iran funds, equips, and enables terror groups carrying out attacks on Americans and our closest allies with little consequence. This is what a lack of strong American leadership looks like.
"Our adversaries seek to displace American leadership – half measures and appeasement play directly into their plan. Real leadership requires real action.
"Today is a gut-wrenching reminder that when policies like appeasement fail – it's our servicemembers who end up paying the price. Americans deserve better leadership."
