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Brian Mast: I know the gentlewoman is still here. Does she really not know why we are there? She really doesn't know about the…

On the recordApril 16, 2026
I know the gentlewoman is still here. Does she really not know why we are there? She really doesn't know about the American servicemembers who were killed even before this who I mentioned? She doesn't know about the American bases that were struck? Really? You are a Member of Congress who does not know this? That is crazy. I will leave it at that. I will leave it at that for this moment, but we can get you classified briefings on this. We would be having one today were it not for this debate.
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Brian Mast
Republican · Florida

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Addressing a colleague's lack of awareness regarding U.S. military actions and casualties.

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