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On the recordJune 6, 2026
It is essential that Congress and the American public receive accurate, comprehensive estimates of the costs of the war in Iran.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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wyden.senate.gov

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Senator Merkley emphasizing the need for accurate cost estimates.

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