Republicans stand by Trump on Iran, but are split on how war could end
At this year's CPAC, many attendees toed a fine line between backing the war in Iran and worrying about how the conflict could expand.
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At this year's CPAC, many attendees toed a fine line between backing the war in Iran and worrying about how the conflict could expand.
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