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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
The Saudis really, really do not want the Iranians to have a nuclear weapon. They agree with us on that objective.
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch emphasizes Saudi Arabia's alignment with U.S. goals regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities.

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