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Jake Ellzey: “But today is April 17, 1940, in my mind, and I am on your side, because the winds of war are already blowing overseas in…”

On the recordApril 9, 2024
But today is April 17, 1940, in my mind, and I am on your side, because the winds of war are already blowing overseas in a way they haven't in 80 years.
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Jake Ellzey
Republican · Texas

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Ellzey emphasizes the urgency of military readiness amid global threats.

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