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On the recordJune 24, 2025
I’ve been briefed on this plan in the past, and it was never meant to completely destroy the nuclear facilities, but rather cause significant damage.
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Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas
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Editor's note · Context

McCaul clarifies that the military plan aimed for significant damage, not total destruction.

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