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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-03-26

Welch Speaks on Americans’ Dwindling Support for Trump’s Deadly War in Iran: “In a democracy, public backing for a war is not optional.”

Peter Welch
Peter Welch
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This press release from Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) was published on Wed Mar 25 and titled "Welch Speaks on Americans’ Dwindling Support for Trump’s Deadly War in Iran: “In a democracy, public backing for a war i". It focuses on foreign policy and touches on agriculture.

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Welch Speaks on Americans’ Dwindling Support for Trump’s Deadly War in Iran: “In a democracy, public backing for a war is not optional.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) spoke on the Senate floor and emphasized how President Trump’s $200 billion request for funding to support his war of choice in Iran will drive up costs for American families, farmers, and small business owners. In his remarks, Senator Welch urged candor from the president about his administration’s goals, expectations, and outcomes of this conflict. The Senator also emphasized that the true cost of Trump’s […]
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