Russia specifically asked the United States not to seize that tanker. Does this action risk a larger conflict with Russia? Ms. I believe you're referring to the Bela 1 tanker that was seized this morning. The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Department of War, did announce that seizure this morning for violations of U.S. sanctions. I've spoken about the enforcement of our sanctions policy at the podium prior to the new year, and this administration is going to going to fully enforce the sanction policy of the United States. (1:17:08–1:17:18)
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