Some were making their profits from all three and other activities. So there's no doubt that his removal has created the conditions to begin to move away from that. That's why we sanction their oil. The Ghost Fleet exists for the following reason. When something is sanctioned, when we say it is illegal for them to move this oil, none of the traditional legitimate tankers will carry that oil. (1:49:29–1:49:31)
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Asserts that Venezuelan oil is sanctioned due to corruption and graft.
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