But it's the responsibility of the President to make the determination of what's best for our country long term. Iran was not going away. They, they were Iran was going to become stronger, a greater threat, and have more opportunities to limit shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. That was all very, very clear to any of us that had been following with the classified discussions we've had literally for months. (02:46–02:53)
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Asserts that Iran poses an increasing threat to regional stability and global shipping routes.
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