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Ruben Gallego on U.S. Military Action Against Iran
Ruben GallegoU.S. Senate, Arizona
Statement concerning United States military action against Iran
“Supporting the Iranian people does not require bombing their country and putting our troops at risk.”
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- Gallego statement on United States military action against Iran
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- U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego
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- Feb 28, 2026
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