On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
The fact is, there is not a challenge in the entire region that would not become much worse if Iran had a nuclear weapon--and that is exactly why this deal is so important.
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Ernest J. Moniz
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congress.govThe fact is, there is not a challenge in the entire region that would not become much worse if Iran had a nuclear weapon--and that is exactly why this deal is so important.
Moniz emphasizes the importance of the nuclear deal to regional stability.
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I think quite clearly, we need to solve the back end to have any form of nuclear power going forward.
Fukushima has reopened the global discussion about the future of nuclear power, but we clearly don't know how this debate will end.
I would imagine there would be, first of all, an extraordinarily strong, and I would imagine, cohesive international pressure, perhaps sanctions, and perhaps a military response.