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Joe Lieberman: “This is a bet not based on fact. In fact, it is a bet based on hope over experience we have had with Iran.”

On the recordJuly 13, 2015
This is a bet not based on fact. In fact, it is a bet based on hope over experience we have had with Iran.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Lieberman argues that the deal relies on unfounded optimism about Iran's behavior.

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