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Tim Kaine: “The President has been going back and forth, came within a…”

Featuring: Tim Kaine, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Virginia

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How Long Will the War in Iran Last?

Published | Video Starts at 02:17

If we could vote yes on this resolution and get it to the House, it could have the effect of extending the ceasefire so that we don't start bombing again. We know The President has been going back and forth, came within a few hours last night of ending the ceasefire, calling for renewing the bombing that has killed civilians, that has dramatically damaged civilian infrastructure in Iran. And yet, at the very last minute, as he is prone to do, he changed his mind and said this. The ceasefire should be extended. I salute that. (02:17–02:34)

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Asserts that the President nearly ended a ceasefire, which would have renewed bombing in Iran.

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