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Markwayne Mullin: “The Department of War has to be able to give the President…”

Featuring: Markwayne Mullin, Republican | U.S. Senate, Oklahoma

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Published February 21, 2026 | Video Starts at 08:12

That's why we didn't take out the ayatollah during the 12 day war. I know that his desire and hope is. But what the. What Secretary HECSETH and The Department of War has to be able to give the President options. And so by having our asset built. Built up in that region, he's given him option A, B, C and D. And now we're working on E. So we don't want to. (08:12–08:16)

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Asserts that the U.S. military is preparing various strategic options for the President.

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