We would greenlight $300 billion to go to this hardline Iranian regime. We would lift sanctions on this regime and let it freely sell oil, allowing them to make billions more. We would show that Iran can control the Strait of Hormuz and our global economy whenever it wants. And what do we get? Not much. No freedom for the Iranian people who were protesting a brutal regime mere months ago. No end to Iran's nuclear capabilities. (02:42–02:51)
CLAIM
Asserts that the memorandum would demonstrate Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and the global economy.
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