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Steny Hoyer: It is a vote to weaken our ability to engage in the region, and it is a vote against American security, against American…

On the recordJuly 16, 2026
It is a vote to weaken our ability to engage in the region, and it is a vote against American security, against American interests, and against Americans’ safety.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Summarizing the risks of the amendment.

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