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Mike Lawler: “They are right to seize them per the sanctions regime that…”

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

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Venezuela is a 'narco-terror state': Rep. Mike Lawler | Elizabeth Vargas Reports

Published | Video Starts at 02:19

I have been one of the leading proponents about going after the illicit Iranian oil trade. There are direct ties to Iran, these ghost ships that are flying false flags in international waters and They are right to seize them per the sanctions regime that we have put in place. So ultimately, Nicolas Maduro should not be in charge of Venezuela when he is engaged in terrorism against the United States. But what if Maduro refuses to resign? What happens then? (02:19–02:26)

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