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Tim Walz: “Iran or Israel's ability to be able to defend itself is…”

Featuring: Tim Walz, Democratic | Governor of Minnesota

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Published | Video Starts at 03:40

Well, thank you. And thank you for those joining home tonight. Let's keep in mind where this started. October 7, Hamas terrorists massacred over 1400 Israelis and took prisoners. Iran or Israel's ability to be able to defend itself is absolutely fundamental. Getting its hostages back fundamental. And ending the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. But the expansion of Israel and its proxies is an absolute, fundamental necessity for the United States to have the steady leadership there. (03:40–03:47)

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