Political Quotes

On the recordJune 22, 2026
Maximum pressure worked. America’s military strength worked. The blockade worked. Iran came to the table because the regime’s existence teetered on a knife’s edge.
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Mike Pence
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the effectiveness of previous strategies against Iran.

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