… the ability to hold the planet hostage by preventing energy and ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Are you comfortable with the cost of the war so far? Again, This is a war long term that needed to be fought to prevent further deaths. You know this peace through strength. Effort only matters if you are willing to show strength when it is important. I believe that happened too. (04:32–04:43)
CLAIM
Asserts that the war with Iran is necessary to prevent further deaths.
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