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Wendy Sherman: “Iran's leaders want the world to think of their country as a legitimate power and a regional leader, yet the costly and…”

On the recordMay 14, 2013
Iran's leaders want the world to think of their country as a legitimate power and a regional leader, yet the costly and destructive decisions the regime is making day after day undermine Iran as a credible player on the world stage.
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Wendy Sherman
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Sherman discusses Iran's attempts to appear legitimate despite its harmful actions.

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