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Shelley Moore Capito: “I think the straits is basically the key here. There are…”

Featuring: Shelley Moore Capito, Republican | U.S. Senate West Virginia

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Published March 24, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:02

That could be a more involved operation that I'm not sure we're ready to embark on, although I'm not privy to what the decision making is on that at point. I think the straits is basically the key here. There are nations all around the world that are depending on that oil. There are nations that can't get their oil out or get their, their shippers back in. And it's a dangerous situation. (06:02–06:10)

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Asserts that the Strait of Hormuz is crucial due to global dependence on oil passing through it.

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