from attack. this being posited as a necessary counterattack. explain why that matters in the context of the u.n. having a unanimous resolution. >> i think it matters because it shows that the united states and the united kingdom are acting consistent with international law. the houthis were not. and i think it also sends a message to the iranians that their support for groups like hamas, like the houthis, like hezbollah, should not be seen as unlimited. we are not intimidated by that to the point that we will not respond, even though we do not want this to escalate. but that last point, we don't want it to escalate so we're going to handle it in a measured responsible, consistent with international law fashion, i think it especially important. >> i mean, you make that point. i want to read from some of the