That would be dangerous and destabilizing not only in the region but for the world. And that's what President Trump is determined to do. And We can't allow Iran, the Iranian regime, to hold the world, including the United States, hostage to higher energy costs by blocking the Strait of Hormuz. So I think the president's doing the right thing. It's a little short term pain for long term gain, but I support it. (00:34–00:46)
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Asserts that Iran could hold the world hostage to higher energy costs by blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
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