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Chris Murphy: “In hearings last week, the administration suggested that the cost of the war is about $29 billion. To most military…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
In hearings last week, the administration suggested that the cost of the war is about $29 billion. To most military experts, that just didn't pass the straight face test, the smell test...
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Discussing the costs of the Iran War during Senate remarks.

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