Joseph Biden actually said...

the United States and our partners will not tolerate attacks on our personnel or allow hostile actors to imperil freedom of navigation in on...

these targeted strikes are supposed to be a clear message that the US and our partners will not tolerate attacks on our personnel and allow ...

I will not hesitate to direct further measures to protect our people, the free flow of international commerce is necessary.

We also joined more than 40 nations in condemning Houthi threats.