“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 recordMarch 3, 2025
He’s had four years to plan his first six months in office. And it has been a very successful first two months for sure.
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Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota
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Rounds comments on Trump's preparedness and early success in his second term.

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