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“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
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On the recordJanuary 26, 2015
But, in the meantime, Iran now controls or has dominant influence in five capitals in the Middle East.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
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Highlighting Iran's growing influence in the Middle East amidst negotiations.

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