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On the recordJune 18, 2025
If that fails, I urge Mr. Trump to go all in to make sure that when this operation is over, there's nothing left standing in Iran regarding their nuclear program.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
Source
cbsnews.com
Jun 18, 2025

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Graham advocates for strong military action if diplomacy fails.

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