Some people think that would have been a good idea anyway. But if you buy any oil, one barrel of oil from them, you're not doing business. I said that to many countries. Iran was broke. They had no money for Hezbollah, they had no money for Hamas. They had no money. But I make myself, you know, I mean, I understand what I'm doing. You make yourself a target and it's a very dangerous business. (26:51–27:13)
CLAIM
Asserts that Iran was financially broke and unable to fund Hezbollah or Hamas during his presidency.
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