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On the recordApril 3, 2026
The countries of the world that do receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage. They must cherish it. They must grab it and cherish it. They could do it easily. We will be helpful, but they should take the lead in protecting the oil that they so desperately depend on.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump discusses responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz and oil supply during a speech.

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