Says failing to defeat Iran risks a nuclear war sooner or later
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Virginia; retired Army major general
“Nothing is more disheartening to our men and women in uniform than politicians in Washington playing politics instead of supporting our fighting heroes. As an experienced warfighter, I wish Congress would unite and realize that if Iran is not defeated and denied a nuclear weapon, a nuclear war will be the result sooner or later.”
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Written question and answer with both Senate candidates, published September 25, 2026.
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Mizusawa answered a written questionnaire from the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Mizusawa challenged Sen. Mark Warner in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Defended or excused
Case context: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Mizusawa argued the war must be seen through to Iran's defeat, a clear supportive position.
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