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Brian Mast: let me tell you why not to trust what was just said as the gentleman walks out. Here is what he voted for: ``Iran's…

On the recordMarch 4, 2026
let me tell you why not to trust what was just said as the gentleman walks out. Here is what he voted for: ``Iran's ongoing nuclear escalation poses a serious threat to the United States and its partners.'' That is literally what he voted for. ``Use all means necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.'' To me, that seems pretty damn imminent.
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Brian Mast
Republican · Florida

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Addressing concerns about a colleague's stance on Iran's nuclear threat.

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