You know, other countries have used tariffs that absolutely. They would have destroyed us if I didn't come along. Our country would be destroyed right now. The tariffs have made us rich in terms of national security. They've made us secure. And you know, if you have economic strength, that's also. If you have a lack of economic strength, that's national security also. But we have great national security because of those tariffs. (20:03–20:10)
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