And President Trump is unwilling or unable even to rein in Netanyahu. On March 18, the Netanyahu government bombed one of the region's largest oil fields. Trump then posted that the US didn't even know in advance and that we didn't want further oil strikes. because of the economic danger that it would pose. So, Admiral, does it enhance strategic deterrence to have major partners undermining explicit U.S. policy goals? Senator, I respectfully disagree with your overall assessment. (02:46–02:54)
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Asserts that President Trump stated the U.S. was unaware of and opposed further oil strikes.
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