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Ed Royce: “I think some of this talk about Iran being a very successful regional power, long term, if it does this nuclear deal…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2015
I think some of this talk about Iran being a very successful regional power, long term, if it does this nuclear deal, the choice of words here by the administration, I think is concerning to others on the ground who have noticed the Iranians were bragging the other day about four Arab capitals now being under their control and talking about maybe taking a fifth, you know?
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Ed Royce
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Royce expresses concern over Iran's influence in the region following a potential nuclear deal.

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