… we ensured that we had maximum defensive capabilities in theater to allow the President the decision space in the future. So even before this buildup in the last 30 days, We discreetly brought defensive assets in to make sure, understanding that there are Iranian capabilities. As far as time frame, I would never hang a time frame. From our perspective, the Commander in Chief sets the op tempo in terms of this fight. (43:48–43:55)
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Asserts that defensive assets were discreetly brought in due to Iranian capabilities.
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