“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordJune 5, 2024
The only way that that bargain with the American people works is if they trust that that power will be used in three ways.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
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Rubio outlines the importance of public trust in intelligence operations.

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