...23m..Announcing latest sanctions on Iran, Pres Trump said US targeting Iran's National Bank. @stevenmnuchin1 said it's part of the US "maximum pressure campaign" on Iran. New sanctions target Iran's "sovereign wealth fund." Says "it's very big," cuts off all funds to Iran.
..13m...Pres calling on Germany, France and others to accept ISIS prisoners held by the US. If they don't, says he'll release the prisoners at the borders of their nations of origin. Says US cannot endless bear the costs of holding ISIS prisoners.
..7m..Despite criticism of State Dinners as a candidate, Pres looking forward to tonight's Dinner in the Rose Garden. Praises @FLOTUS for making the preparations. Doesn't think it will rain, but if it does, says they'll move Dinner into the State Dining Room.
...2m...Pres defends policy of restraint against Iran. Says it would be easy for him to order military action against Iran, but says restraint shows strength. The strong persons approach is to show restraint, he says. "Iran knows if they misbehave, they're on borrowed time.
1,616 posted on 09/20/2019 8:36:46 AM PDT by STARLIT
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