Marco Rubio: “The Saudis have come under Houthi attack.”

“And it's territory that was gained as a result of the Houthi offensive and this is the counter we expected that would happen and that's what's happening. So obviously The Saudis have come under Houthi attack. and be distracted that poses and they have a right to defend themselves and obviously the Yemeni forces are going to try to retake territory that they were outfits of.” (04:06–04:09)

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