And the President, under his authority as Commander in Chief, has a right under exigent circumstances to eliminate imminent threats to the United States. And That's what he did yesterday in international waters. and that's what he intends to do. We're not going to sit back anymore and watch these people sail up and down the Caribbean like a cruise ship. (12:39–12:42)
CLAIM
Asserts that the U.S. President took action against a threat in international waters.
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