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Mike Lawler: “The Biden administration has been extremely weak kneed on…”

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

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Talkline With Zev Brenner with Congressman Mike Lawler on Iran, Israel & Congestion pricing

Published | Video Starts at 06:26

China is purchasing 80% of Iranian, Iran's oil and they are funding this illicit oil trade with that purchase. Iran is funding Hamas, 93% of its budget. And The Biden administration has been extremely weak kneed on sanctions against the purchase of Iranian petroleum. It's why I introduced and passed through the House last year the Ship Act. Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats have been sitting on that for months. (06:26–06:34)

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Criticizes the Biden administration for being weak on sanctions related to Iranian oil.

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