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On the recordJune 16, 2025
The question of whether United States forces should be engaged in hostilities against Iran can only be answered by Congress.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine asserts that Congress must authorize any military engagement with Iran.

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