This deal is not contingent on Iran changing its behavior. It is not contingent on Iran suddenly operating like a liberal democracy. It solves one particular problem which is making sure they didn't have a bomb.
Obama defends the nuclear deal with Iran, emphasizing that it focuses solely on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb.
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