Mike McCaul said "Cutting a $6 billion deal with a leading State sponsor of terrorism... is in my judgment foolish and only incentivizes more hostage taking." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 6, 2023

Cutting a $6 billion deal with a leading State sponsor of terrorism... is in my judgment foolish and only incentivizes more hostage taking.

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McCaul criticizes the financial deal with Iran, warning it encourages further hostage situations.

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