On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
The public is going to break against us big time.
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Graham warns of potential public backlash regarding military actions.
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if Iran contests control of the Strait of Hormuz by the United States, we will obliterate them.
So, to all the people listening, if this diplomatic effort fails, President Trump is going to take the Strait of Hormuz. We're going to run it.
Whether or not the United States can reach an acceptable, verifiable deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program and other issues is yet to be determined, but I see little downside to trying.
And the reason I'm standing here tonight as a winner is that people around me made me a winner.