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On the recordJune 18, 2024
Gaza--Israel has a right to defend itself, and the U.S. needs to be a partner with Israel in defending itself against those who would annihilate it: Hamas, Iranian backed militias, Hezbollah, Houthis, Iran itself.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine emphasizes U.S. support for Israel's right to defend against threats.

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