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Mike Lawler: “Going after illegal oil trades that have ties to Iran.”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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This is extensive investigative work done by our intelligence officers as well as our military before any action is taken. In addition, what they are doing with these, with these oil tankers is Going after illegal oil trades that have ties to Iran. I have been one of the leading proponents about going after the illicit Iranian oil trade. (01:57–02:04)

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