“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 recordJune 1, 2023
They may not have been born here, but they love this country as much as any of us who pledge allegiance to that flag.
Said by
Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Tester emphasizes the patriotism of undocumented individuals seeking military service.

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