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John Thune: “The President has not allowed Iran's extortion of an…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Thune Joins Larry Kudlow on Fox Business

Published | Video Starts at 00:31

What do you make of it? I agree. I think your rif was spot on. Larry. No, thank you. The President has not allowed Iran's extortion of an international waterway. And by imposing these, you know, making it difficult for them to get to, into and out of Iranian ports is a, frankly, it's a necessary and a brilliant move because it's the last resort. (00:31–00:41)

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Asserts that the President has taken action against Iran's control over an international waterway.

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