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Chris Coons: I think somebody used it, this permissive environment that we have created, which we acknowledge that Iran is going to…

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
I think somebody used it, this permissive environment that we have created, which we acknowledge that Iran is going to continue a program of nuclear development, ballistic missile development regardless of the consequences.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons discusses the ongoing threats from Iran's missile development.

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