I can tell you right now with full certainty, we are not postured to, nor do we intend or expect to have to take any military action in Venezuela at any time. 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. (1:04:35–1:04:40)
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Asserts that the only U.S. military presence in Venezuela will be marine guards at the embassy.
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