It really is twofold, and it's ensuring that the Gulf countries can continue to send oil and gas to the world economy so that we have energy price stability. That's obviously important for the American people. I know that Oil is down today, and it's way down from the highs in the early days of the conflict. That's goal number one, keep oil and gas cheap for Americans all over our country. And then obviously goal number two is ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon. (02:06–02:12)
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