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Jeff Flake: “I think the concern that we have is that the leverage point actually goes to Iran.”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
I think the concern that we have is that the leverage point actually goes to Iran.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Flake expresses concern about Iran gaining leverage in sanctions discussions.

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