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Chris Van Hollen: The president should have stuck to his campaign pledge of keeping us out of war and focused on bringing down prices.

On the recordMay 26, 2026
The president should have stuck to his campaign pledge of keeping us out of war and focused on bringing down prices.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the war against Iran and its economic impact.

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