The following statement may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) regarding the attacks on Al-Asad and Irbil Airbases:
"My heart is with our troops tonight as they stand in defense of America against missile attacks in Iraq. As a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, I believe that we must be strategic in our choices, but consistent in our support of our brave men and women. We need to conduct a thorough battle damage assessment, and any response should be considered through the lens of what is in America's best interest and should not needlessly escalate hostilities."