Cory Booker: “Before [Trump] took office, the Strait of Hormuz was open.”

“All water, mines, bombs, if any, will be terminated. And then he goes on to explain some more. If all this happens, will you support this agreement? Well, remember, this is my first point. Before [Trump] took office, the Strait of Hormuz was open. There was a deal in place in which they pledged never to have a nuclear weapon. We had insight into their milling, their mining cameras and spot inspections to ensure that that commitment they made wasn't there.” (02:02–03:32)

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