We have to have enough force and power in the region just on a baseline to defend against that possibility that at some point as a result of something, the Iranian regime decides to strike at our troop presence in the region. The President always reserves the preemptive defensive option. In essence, if we have indications that in fact they're going to attack our troops in the region to defend our personnel in the region. (1:53:58–1:54:02)
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Asserts that the President reserves the option for preemptive defense.
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