If I didn't hit them first, they were going to hit our allies first. I believe upon information and belief, but I believe that he was going to. They were going to take over the Middle East. They were looking to take over the Middle East. Now, had Operation Midnight Hammer not taken place, that was definite because they would have had a nuclear weapon within a matter of weeks. But that took place. (29:03–29:06)
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