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Mark Esper: I like the fact that we’ve extended the ceasefire.

On the recordJune 23, 2026
I like the fact that we’ve extended the ceasefire.
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Mark Esper

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the U.S.-Iran agreement on NBC’s 'Meet the Press'.

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