That is what made it imminent. In short, the situation was untenable. We had our personnel, troops, citizens, installations and assets in harm's way. And through this operation, President Trump took decisive and defensive action to ensure the safety of our forces, our citizens, our allies and our homeland. In my estimation, this course of action was necessary, lawful and effective. And reversing it now would weaken America. Congress has a constitutional right to exercise its oversight authority, and we will. (04:26–04:36)
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Asserts that President Trump's actions were to ensure the safety of U.S. forces, citizens, allies, and homeland.
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