Congressmember Vindman
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But the president ordered the strike.
Is that correct?
The strike on Iran, the war that we're in.
Oh, of course.
I mean, he's the commander in chief.
He's made the calls.
It sounds like you're blaming daddy for the mess we're in.
And I don't think he's going to be particularly happy with you.
And so I just want to kind of give you the state of play right now.
It's been two months of war.
We have hopes for a resolution, but the war continues, really.
Iran has closed the strait, and we've now gone in and blockaded their ports.
One-fifth of the world's oil is unable to transit the strait, and the American people and the department are paying significantly more.
And you also said that this is what the American people actually voted for.
But actually...
The American people voted for a promise not to get into Middle Eastern wars.
And they voted for lower prices.
And this is the exact opposite of what they got.
So let me ask you this.
The president ordered the strike.