Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 27, 2023
I do not think China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran gives a damn whether we exist or not, so why should we allow them entrance, any entrance, into our country?
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

Editor's note · Context

Tester emphasizes the threat posed by certain countries to U.S. national security.

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