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Shelley Moore Capito on Deterring Iran
Shelley Moore CapitoU.S. Senate, West Virginia
Prepared Senate floor remarks concerning Israel, Iran, and regional attacks
“It is past time to reestablish deterrence against Iran, with a decisive response to these unacceptable actions.”
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- Capito floor remarks on Israel and Iran
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- U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito
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- Feb 1, 2024
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- Prepared remarks, paragraph beginning ‘Iran’s malign influence’
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