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John Cornyn: “Once Iran achieves a nuclear weapon, they will have complete…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Cornyn to Trump Admin: Hold the Line on Ending Iran's Nuclear Program

Published | Video Starts at 06:08

Closer to home, Iran is also actively financing drug trafficking activities in Central America, using the proceeds from this illicit commerce to continue funding their terror activities around the world. Once Iran achieves a nuclear weapon, they will have complete leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. They can continue to fund terrorism around the globe, including here in the Western Hemisphere. The President's actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran demonstrate that his understanding and appreciation of the danger that a nuclear would pose to America and the world. (06:08–06:16)

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Asserts that Iran would control the Strait of Hormuz if they acquire a nuclear weapon.

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