It appears to be entirely about oil and our history of going into countries for oil. I mean, we all remember Iraq, but not to go way back in history, but In 1953, the CIA overthrew the elected government in Iran to try to protect Western interests in terms of Iranian oil. That did not play out too well for Western interests over the last 50 plus years. Good point. Senator Mark Warner, thanks very much. (07:47–07:56)
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