diplomatic agreement a little more than a year ago, knowing it would create consequences. >> iran was already funding terrorism around the world. maybe with the agreement, they had more money to fund it. >> i think it's important that we not needlessly start an armed conflict over some of these significant but minor tension points. >> israel will, as a last resort, attack a nuclear armed iran, we will come to their aid. >> reporter: a number of democrats said they hope the president will come to them first if he decides to take any sort of military action or engage in any sort of response. a number of republicans have said in the past couple of days they believe the president has the authority to act if needed. dana? >> dana: thank you. more on this now with tom rogan from "the washington examiner." always good to have you on.