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| https://poliquin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/more-alarming-news-iran | More Alarming News From Iran | 2015-09-09 | 2015 | 2015-09 | Republican | House | ME | Bruce Poliquin | P000611 | poliquin.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON According to news reports, Irans supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, said that God willing in 25 years Israel will cease to exist while also telling Iranians not to forget that the United States is the Great Satan. Maines Second Congressional District, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement: The latest news on Iran supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, hoping Israel one of our strongest allies in the Middle East will cease to exist in 25 years is deeply concerning and alarming. This is just another example that clearly shows Irans interests are not compatible with the United States. When a nation like Iran, the leading state sponsor of terrorism, refers to our Country as the Great Satan, it should be clear that we should not enter an agreement with them. Having listened to an overwhelming sentiment of Mainers in the 2nd District and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus address to Congress, I will continue to stand with my fellow Mainers and Israel, our ally, and vote against any deal that leads Iran to the likelihood of nuclear weapons ever. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |