The only military presence you'll see in Venezuela is our marine guards at an embassy. Okay? That is our goal, that is our expectation, and that is what everything that outlines towards. That said, If an Iranian drone factory pops up and threatens our forces in the region, the President retains the option to eliminate that threat. I'm asking a more specific question, because in your testimony, you suggest that you would use force to compel cooperation from, for instance, with oil sales. (1:04:45–1:04:52)
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Asserts that the President may act against Iranian threats in the region.
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