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Chris Coons: I think we should take the Iranians at their word. They are going to support their proxies and allies.

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
I think we should take the Iranians at their word. They are going to support their proxies and allies.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons emphasizes the likelihood of Iran supporting its allies despite sanctions.

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