“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordJuly 26, 2023
Our VHA and VBA people have done an amazing job. We are screening at 10 percent above the national average, and they have really done a great job on the outreach.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Senator King commends the efforts of VHA and VBA staff in improving screening rates.

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