The importance of deterrence isn't confined to Iran, in all cases, we must deter foes to defend freedom. That's the whole point of President Trump's work to make our military the strongest it's ever been. State Mike Pompeo on Monday More Quotes by State Mike Pompeo on Monday More Quotes From State Mike Pompeo on Monday We are hopeful, frankly, that they will get their act together and we won't have to do it. But we're prepared to do that. State Mike Pompeo on Monday The exact timing of those we are still coordinating with the Chinese government but we anticipate that they will happen in the next handful of days... we'll return those American citizens, we may well end up bringing some citizens back from other countries as well. We're working through the details on that. State Mike Pompeo on Monday President Trump and those of us in his national security team are re-establishing deterrence – real deterrence ? against the Islamic Republic of Iran, your adversary must understand not only that you have the capacity to impose cost but that you're in fact willing to do so. State Mike Pompeo on Monday America now enjoys the greatest position of strength regarding Iran we've ever been in. State Mike Pompeo on Monday We're restoring credibility to deterrence. State Mike Pompeo on Monday
