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2023-10-13 16:46:14 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 72E8E3BDB6D03F6CFC72C938AA1591E9EAD5F7EF9B2AD58BCA98B9A1CA7C0A57
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Rep. Brian Mast is a practicing Christian, not Jewish, and wore his IDF uniform in solidarity, but is also a US Military vet. 12 years US Army, lost both legs in Afghanistan as a bomb disposal tech. Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and received Army Commendation for Valor. https://www.mediaite.com/politics/congressman-who-served-in-israeli-military-wears-uniform-to-capitol-tlaibs-got-her-flag-ive-got-my-uniform/ https://transatlanticinstitute.org/videos/congressman-brian-mast-tells-ajc-why-he-volunteered-israel-defense-forces. https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-israel-us-army-vet-runs-for-congress-on-prosthetic-legs/
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