NEW: President Biden defends his airstrike in Syria in a letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate
- "Those non-state militia groups were involved in recent attacks against United States and Coalition personnel in Iraq..."
- "These groups are also engaged in ongoing planning for future such attacks."
- "In response, I directed this military action to protect and defend our personnel and our partners against these attacks and future such attacks."
- "I directed this military action consistent with my responsibility to protect United States citizens both at home and abroad and in furtherance of United States national security and foreign policy interests..."
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