Look, our goal is regional stability and security in the national interest of the United States. The national interest of the United States, specifically when it comes to Venezuela, is as follows. We have a regime [in Venezuela] that's illegitimate, that cooperates with Iran, that cooperates with Hezbollah, that cooperates with narco trafficking and narco terrorist organizations. Inclusive, not just protecting their shipments and allowing them to operate with impunity, but. But also allows some of them to control territory. The ELN and the farc D. (29:05–29:15)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Venezuelan regime is illegitimate and collaborates with Iran, Hezbollah, and narco-trafficking organizations.
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