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Republican Speaker Mike Johnson says he doesn't support nation-building in Iran

Johnson opposed U.S. nation-building in Iran and discussed sanctions, the SAVE America Act and the midterms.

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson says he doesn't support nation-building in Iran
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said the United States should not take responsibility for nation-building in Iran, while urging Iranians to take control of their government. He also discussed sanctions on Russia, the SAVE America Act and Republicans’ midterm prospects.

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Speaker of the House discussing U.S. involvement in Iran and congressional action

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose statements on Iran and demands concerning the SAVE America Act are discussed

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader suggesting the House take up the SAVE America Act again

Representative commenting on the prospect of U.S. ground troops in Iran

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Former Speaker mentioned as a comparison to Johnson’s possible future leadership role

ALSO MENTIONED  Vladimir Putin, Russian president mentioned in Johnson’s remarks about sanctions

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Mike Johnson Says U.S. Should Not Engage in Nation-Building in Iran

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