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Abdul El-Sayed: “I don't want our tax dollars buying weapons for other countries. I don't know what's so hard about that.”

On the recordOctober 9, 2026
I don't want our tax dollars buying weapons for other countries. I don't know what's so hard about that.
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Abdul El-Sayed
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Stating his position on military aid to Israel during the debate.

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