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Henry Kissinger: Every country is in part a result of its history, and there are three strengths in Iranian history.

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
Every country is in part a result of its history, and there are three strengths in Iranian history.
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Henry Kissinger

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Kissinger discusses the historical context of Iran's national interests.

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