Republicans Feeling Heat Over Iran Letter Express Regrets

Senator Ron Johnson becomes the latest Republican to suggest he might do things differently if given another chance.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) speaks during a news conference January 6, 2014 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

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At least a few of the Republican senators feeling the backlash from signing an open letter to Iran’s leaders are expressing some second thoughts.

Amid mounting criticism from allies, home-state editorial boards and colleagues who opted not to sign the missive, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson became the latest Republican to suggest he might do things differently if given another chance.