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Antony Blinken: Given the horrible acts that he engaged in both as a judge and as president, to the extent he can no longer engage in…

On the recordMay 20, 2024
Given the horrible acts that he engaged in both as a judge and as president, to the extent he can no longer engage in them, yes, the Iranian people are probably better off.
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Antony Blinken
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Blinken acknowledges the positive impact of Raisi's death on the Iranian people.

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