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James Clapper: “The huge medium-range ballistic missile force they have today that's operational is--you know, I think poses a threat to…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
The huge medium-range ballistic missile force they have today that's operational is--you know, I think poses a threat to the region now.
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James Clapper
District of Columbia

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Clapper assesses the threat posed by Iran's missile capabilities.

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