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Chris Wright: “He had the courage to take the action anyway to destroy…”

Featuring: Chris Wright, Republican | Secretary of Energy | National

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'Americans can expect continued declines in energy prices': Chris Wright

Published | Video Starts at 04:06

That's just, there's just no greater risk to energy prices to the economy of the world than a nuclear armed Iran. He knew he was going to drive up energy prices in the short run. He had the courage to take the action anyway to destroy their Air force, their navy, most of their nuclear program and a lot of their military industrial complex. I think to massive benefit to future generations. But he knew that was a risk to energy prices. (04:06–04:18)

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Asserts that President Trump destroyed Iran's Air Force, Navy, most of its nuclear program, and much of its military industrial complex.

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