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Chris Wright: “We have to end Iran's ability to kill American soldiers…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 07:42

So, of course, the whole world will be united on the need to open Hormuz. And clearly we will have the support of other nations and to achieve that objective. But in the short term, We have to end Iran's ability to kill American soldiers, terrorize their neighbors, and continue to put global energy supplies at risk, as they've done for 47 years. Look, China was one of the names mentioned which got a lot of attention. Notable because they're a strategic partner of Iran. (07:42–07:55)

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Asserts that Iran has been a threat to American soldiers, regional stability, and global energy supplies for 47 years.

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