So, of course, you would ask Chevron, what is your opinion of Delsey Rodriguez? What are your opinion of their economy and are their prospect? But The notion that the president authorized [Venezuelan] action at the urging of oil executives is absurd. That never happened. Mr. Secretary, I'm asking whether you were with the president. That never happened. I couldn't be with him because it never happened. (2:24:58–2:25:04)
CLAIM
Asserts that oil executives did not influence the president's decision on Venezuelan action.
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