In their words · Updated August 5, 2026
2 verified quotes on the record, July 22, 2026 to July 29, 2026. Every one is a character-for-character copy from its source; the lens colors mark the outlets and channels that carried the words, never the person.
In their own words Jul 29
“Right now, American troops are fighting in an increasingly costly war with Iran that Congress never authorized. At least 18 American service members have been killed as of this recording.”
on Congress not authorizing the war with Iran
On MeidasTouch Liberal Mainstream The Iran war's fifth month ›
In their own words Jul 22
“The United States is once again escalating its war on Iran without a clear strategy of ending it. President Trump keeps saying that the Strait of Hormuz is open when ships are being shot at and blown up”
on Iran war escalation and shipping attacks in Strait of Hormuz
On MeidasTouch Liberal Mainstream The Iran war ›
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In their words
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