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On the recordJune 17, 2025
I happen to believe that the United States engaging in a war against Iran, a third war in the Middle East since 2001, would be a catastrophic blunder for this country.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine urges Congress to prevent war with Iran.

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