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Leon Panetta: The consequences of a nuclear-armed Iran would be highly destabilizing for the Middle East.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
The consequences of a nuclear-armed Iran would be highly destabilizing for the Middle East.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Panetta warns about the destabilizing effects of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.

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