"This strategy should address the need to partner with our allies and provide for the safety, shelter and resources for refugees in safe havens close to their home country to facilitate their safe return once peace has won."

Bacon, the 2nd District congressman, said Congress "must evaluate the proposed strategy and vote on an authorization for the use of military forces."

Sen. Ben Sasse said the president should propose to Congress "a comprehensive strategy to protect American interests from a humanitarian crisis that threatens to destabilize our regional allies and create vacuums for jihadi sanctuaries."

Sen. Deb Fischer said the attack ordered by Trump represented a "proportional response" to Syria's use of chemical weapons against its own people and demonstrated U.S. moral and global leadership.

"I look forward to working with the Trump administration on their plan to fully address this crisis," Fischer said. 

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry said "the responsible nations of the world cannot remain idle while children are gassed."

While he supports the president's decision to conduct a punitive air strike, the 1st District congressman said, "there are no easy solutions to resolving this bloody conflict."