Sen. Tim Kaine: If Iranians ‘Follow International Humanitarian Law,’ That Would Be a ‘Very Strong Statement’ to Always Follow the Rules

RUSH EXCERPT:

KAINE: “Yeah, Jake, I pretty much know what what you are reporting. It is good news that one of the pilots on the f-15 has been recovered. thank God. And look, the message that I wanted to deliver here because the Iranians monitor U.S. media pretty darn carefully, is if this second pilot is rescued, treat him or her in accord with international humanitarian law about prisoners. Many are making the case that the U.S. actions to strike, you know, downed survivors of of of attacks in the caribbean or Pacific or the striking of civilian infrastructure in Iran. Many are making the case that that is a violation of international law. And if Iran shows that it will follow international humanitarian law in the treatment of this pilot, should they should they seize him? That would be a very strong statement that we ought to we ought to always follow rules, especially with respect to survivors of attacks like this. And I‘m praying for this individual and their family. The news about the second downing of an a-10, at least the early news is that the pilot was recovered, and I pray that that‘s the case. And I pray for the safety of the search and rescue teams that are looking for the second f-15 staffer.”