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Ron Johnson: “Their strategy was destabilizing the region.”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Sen. Johnson questioning at hearing on U.S. policy in the Middle East

Published | Video Starts at 04:19

Their influence in Lebanon is very significant. Their influence in Iraq has grown and they've made the environment less hospitable to US Forces, to US Action and to our allies. So I'd say Their strategy was destabilizing the region. Yes, absolutely. So I think to their objectives, I think it's been some success. Not a total success, mind you. I wouldn't go that far. I think they've had their setbacks, Dr. Pollack. (04:19–04:21)

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Asserts that Iran's strategy has been to destabilize the region.

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