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Brad Sherman: the proper image of the government in Tehran is not the dapper Foreign Minister Zarif but is rather Alan Kurdi.

On the recordMarch 10, 2020
the proper image of the government in Tehran is not the dapper Foreign Minister Zarif but is rather Alan Kurdi.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman criticizes Iran's government by referencing the humanitarian crisis symbolized by Alan Kurdi.

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