“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 recordMay 28, 2025
slashing health insurance for the working poor is both morally wrong and politically suicidal.
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Josh Hawley
Republican · Missouri
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Hawley criticizes proposed cuts to Medicaid for the working poor.

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