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Marco Rubio: “Iran has to pay a price. They're not going to change their…”

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio conducts a White House briefing

Published | Video Starts at 57:41

Their system has always been multi layered in this way. It's obviously become more complex because of the damage they suffered during the war. But look, suffice it to say Iran has to pay a price. They're not going to change their position out of the kindness of their heart. There has to be a pressure point on them that causes them to realize they cannot continue to close the straits or they face crushing economic consequences. (57:41–57:46)

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