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On the recordOctober 12, 2011
I think that is the apt comparison. It is Iran versus other Middle Eastern countries that are dependent on the exportation of oil for their GDP.
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Hiram Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet compares Iran's economy to other Middle Eastern countries reliant on oil.

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