Tom Cotton & Jim Himes

Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, a Republican senator, supports releasing the video of the military strike and argues that the survivors remained a valid target, aligning with Donald Trump but splitting with Democrats on the legality of the second strike.

Jim Himes: Jim Himes, a Democratic representative, advocates for the public release of the video, finding it profoundly shaking and disputing Tom Cotton's characterization of the survivors' threat level.

Tom Cotton: Senator Tom Cotton, head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, defended the attack, stating that Frank Bradley denied receiving a 'kill them all' order and that the survivors were 'trying to flip a boat loaded with drugs'.

Jim Himes: Representative Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, described the video of the attack as 'one of the most troubling things' he has seen, highlighting the distress of the survivors before they were killed.

Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, a Republican Senator, offered a differing account of the video, stating survivors were trying to flip a drug-loaded boat.

Jim Himes: Jim Himes, a Democratic Representative, found the video troubling, describing two individuals in distress being killed by the United States.

Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, as the Republican chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, praised the cuts to the United States — Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), viewing them as a return to its original mission and a strengthening of national security.

Jim Himes: Jim Himes, a Democratic Representative, called the cuts to the United States — Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) a 'profound betrayal' of its duty to protect Americans, expressing concerns about the impact on the intelligence community.

Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, U.S. Senator, stated that a priority for the military campaign is Iran's 'vast missile arsenal' and expected the airstrike campaign to continue for 'a few weeks'.

Jim Himes: Jim Himes, a U.S. lawmaker, expressed concern that the United States is entering a 'war of choice' with Iran, questioning the strategic endgame and historical lessons.