Regrettably, the United States Navy has let its mining capability falter to the point of virtual extinction.
Strategically, this is NOT a credible option -- even were the international diplomatic environment conducive to it.
Fini this drill.
What do you mean, WE, white man?
Look at my No. 17. We don't have the only navy in the world.
By the way, what happened on December 7, 1941? Might that country have a navy?