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On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
I think the leash is--and I have stated this in our meetings before--go and see what sanctions relief you can get without giving up what we believe--Iranians believe is their inherent right to enrich.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio discusses the limitations on Iranian negotiations regarding sanctions and enrichment rights.

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