“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordJune 26, 2026
This Supreme Court just handed away more of the judiciary’s power to the president for no good reason except that President Trump wants it.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Statement on Supreme Court ruling regarding immigration status.

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