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Chris Coons: “Any agreement is based upon our willingness to use military force to stop Iran from trying to achieve a breakout…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
Any agreement is based upon our willingness to use military force to stop Iran from trying to achieve a breakout capability.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Military readiness is essential to prevent Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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