Barack Obama: “I can tell you that my view is that Iran possessing a nuclear weapon…”

On the recordMay 31, 2009

I can tell you that my view is that Iran possessing a nuclear weapon would be profoundly destabilizing to the region.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Interview With Michele Norris and Steve Inskeep of National Public Radio

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Barack Obama: “I can tell you that my view is that Iran possessing a nuclear weapon would be profoundly destabilizing to the region.”