In-Town Pool Report 5 - More from Gaggle on Iran and Thune

Came out and spoke about Iran...

"Our military is the best. It's the most powerful in the world, and they're hitting them very hard. 47 years of abuse and killing lots of people, killing and maiming."

On Iran's mine-laying ships:

"we took out just about all of their mine ships in one night..."

Asked his thoughts on Senate Maj Leader Thune:

"He's got to be a leader....it's the most popular bill I've ever seen put before Congress."

Asked about relationship with Spain

"We may cut off trade with Spain...."

More on Iran:

"Well, look, we've knocked out their navy, we've knocked out their Air Force, We've knocked out all of their anti defense..."

Laura Figueroa Hernandez

White House Correspondent

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