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Michael Bouchard: “Iran is destabilizing the territory [in the Middle East].”

Featuring: Michael Bouchard, Republican | Candidate, U.S. House Michigan, 10th Congressional District

Wally Jadan With Mike Bouchard, Running For Congress 10 District

Published January 15, 2026 | Video Starts at 22:18

If Iran is removed from all of these countries, the Middle east will be safer for it. Iran is the biggest state sponsor of terrorism the world's ever seen. Absolutely. Iran is destabilizing the territory [in the Middle East]. and they destroy those countries you mentioned because they want a weak Middle east so they can run it. But if Iran stops, the Middle east will be peaceful and will be safe. (22:18–22:21)

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“I was in the military for nine and a half years.”
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“I got back from Iraq end of October this year, actually.”
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“Our job was to integrate with Iraqi military to help them find, fix and finish isis.”
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“Part of what I did while I was there was negotiate with Iraqi military and Iraqi government.”
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“We are creating new relationships right now as Oir transitions out of Iraq.”
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