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Mazie Hirono: “This illegal war is driving up costs, undermining readiness…”

Featuring: Mazie Hirono, Democratic | U.S. Senate Hawaii

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Published | Video Starts at 01:35

The cost of fertilizer is spiking, which will have a direct impact on the cost of food. This illegal war is driving up costs, undermining readiness and alienating our allies, with neither a clear rationale for starting this war nor an exit strategy. And when the President was asked how long he'll let this war continue, he said, do not rush me. (01:35–01:50)

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Asserts that the war is increasing costs, undermining military readiness, and alienating allies without a clear rationale or exit strategy.

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