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Wendy Sherman: “We currently assess that it would take Iran a minimum period of approximately 1 year if it made a decision today to…”

On the recordMay 14, 2013
We currently assess that it would take Iran a minimum period of approximately 1 year if it made a decision today to acquire a nuclear weapon.
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Wendy Sherman
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Ms. Sherman outlines the timeline for Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon if they decide to.

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