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Chris Murphy: “America is weaker today because of this war. Iran is…”

Featuring: Chris Murphy, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Connecticut

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Senate Democratic Leadership Press Conference 06/16/2026

Published | Video Starts at 08:30

This has been an epic disaster for the American people. This war has been an epic disaster for American national security. America is weaker today because of this war. Iran is stronger. And while we want it to end, this agreement will be proof positive to the American people of what an absolute dumpster fire this war has been from start to finish. (08:30–08:35)

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