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Mazie K. Hirono: “Since the start of the war, 13 brave U.S. Service members have been killed, more than 400 have been wounded. We burned…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
Since the start of the war, 13 brave U.S. Service members have been killed, more than 400 have been wounded. We burned through over $25 billion in taxpayer money. […] This illegal war is driving up costs, undermining readiness, and alienating our allies with neither a clear rationale for starting this war, nor an exit strategy.

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Discussing the costs and implications of the war in Iran.

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