Where in particular, when you talk about the Houthis, they were allowed for over 100 times to shoot at US ships, to shoot at commercial shipping. Four months ago, when we sent a ship through, it was shot at 17 times. Ships haven't been able to go through for over a year without being shot at. Freedom of navigation is basic. It's a core national interest. (00:24–00:28)
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Asserts that a US ship was shot at 17 times four months ago.
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