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Chris Coons: The United States must not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
The United States must not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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