John McCain: “Yes, sir, it'll be the biggest strategy setback for Iran in 20 years…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012

Yes, sir, it'll be the biggest strategy setback for Iran in 20 years when Assad falls; not if, but when.

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McCain asserts that Assad's fall will significantly weaken Iran's influence.

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John McCain: “Yes, sir, it'll be the biggest strategy setback for Iran in 20 years when Assad falls; not if, but when.”