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Martha McSally stated on August 23, 2018 in a campaign ad:

"While we were in harm’s way in uniform, Kyrsten Sinema was protesting us in a pink tutu and denigrating our service."

By Miriam Valverde• September 10, 2018

Emergency Committee for Israel stated on December 19, 2012 in an ad:

"While President Obama says all options are on the table for preventing a nuclear Iran, Hagel says military action is not a viable, feasible, responsible option."

By Amy Sherman• January 8, 2013

Rick Santorum stated on February 17, 2012 in a campaign event:

Says in the last 20 years, the French have not "stood by" the United States on foreign policy.

By Louis Jacobson• February 22, 2012

John McCain stated on May 19, 2008 in Chicago:

"Sen. Obama has declared, and repeatedly reaffirmed his intention to meet the president of Iran without any preconditions."

By Robert Farley• May 21, 2008

Michele Bachmann stated on October 28, 2011 in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer:

"Under Barack Obama's watch, we have expended $805 billion to liberate the people of Iraq and, more importantly, 4,400 American lives."

By Louis Jacobson• October 31, 2011

Donald Trump Jr. stated on January 22, 2021 in a tweet:

“Donald Trump is the first president in modern history (who) did not start a new war.”

By Noah Y. Kim• February 2, 2021

Donald Trump stated on January 14, 2020 in a campaign speech:

Says Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani "was a designated terrorist by President Obama, who didn't do anything about it."

By Tom Kertscher• January 16, 2020

Sebastian Gorka stated on November 13, 2017 in a speech at UNC-Chapel Hill:

Iran’s regime "every Friday declares war on us."

By Paul Specht• November 16, 2017

Ron Paul stated on September 01, 2010 in a statement:

Due to the war in Iraq, "4,400 Americans are dead, 30,000 severely wounded and more than 100,000 are suffering from serious health problems related to post traumatic stress syndrome."

By Ciara O'Rourke• September 11, 2010

Donald Trump stated on February 28, 2026 in a video:

On the US seeking regime change

By Amy Sherman• March 3, 2026

Chris Murphy stated on March 01, 2026 in an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation":

“There is no history … that shows an air campaign alone will result in positive regime change. In fact, there's not a single example of it in the entirety of American history.”

By Louis Jacobson• March 2, 2026

Social Media stated on March 15, 2026 in social media posts:

Video shows toddler crying over casket of American service member killed in Iran.

By Grace Abels• March 16, 2026

Elizabeth Warren stated on March 03, 2026 in in a speech on March 3, 2026:

“In the modern era, no American president has ordered more military strikes against as many different countries as Donald Trump.”

By Zoe Weyand• March 20, 2026

Republican National Committee stated on September 21, 2007 in :

"Obama Skips Out On Condemning Left-Wing Attacks On Gen. Petraeus Despite Casting Other 'Important Votes' Earlier And Later In The Day."

By Wes Allison• September 21, 2007

Michael McCaul stated on September 12, 2015 in the Republican weekly radio/TV address:

Iran’s "regime is responsible for more than 1,000 American casualties during the Iraq war" and "has plotted a terrorist attack here in our nation's capital."

By W. Gardner Selby• October 5, 2015

Barack Obama stated on August 19, 2008 in Orlando, Fla.:

"Sen. McCain was already turning his sights to Iraq just days after 9/11, and he became a leading supporter of an invasion and occupation of (Iraq)."

By Alexander Lane• August 21, 2008

Social Media stated on March 03, 2026 in in a post:

Iran released a list of U.S. cities it will target.

By Zoe Weyand• March 6, 2026

John McCain stated on July 07, 2008 in a town hall meeting in Denver:

"I have a perfect voting record from organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and all the other veterans service organizations."

By Shawn Zeller• July 17, 2008

Rand Paul stated on November 15, 2016 in a column on rare.us:

Says John Bolton supported the Iraq War and said last year that "I still think the decision to overthrow Saddam was correct."

By Louis Jacobson• November 17, 2016

Marco Rubio stated on January 17, 2016 in an interview on "Meet the Press":

Hostages were released as soon as Ronald Reagan took office because Iran perceived that America was "no longer under the command of someone weak."

By Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson• January 17, 2016

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