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Brian Schatz: “This is not strength. Intentionally destroying the power, water, or basic infrastructure upon which tens of millions of…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
This is not strength. Intentionally destroying the power, water, or basic infrastructure upon which tens of millions of civilians depend... would constitute a war crime.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Condemning President Trump's threat against Iran.

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