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Thom Tillis: “What part of enforcing a law passed 86-11 by the Senate does the President and his advisors not understand?”

On the recordOctober 18, 2026
What part of enforcing a law passed 86-11 by the Senate does the President and his advisors not understand?
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Thom Tillis
Republican · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing Trump's decision on sanctions.

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