On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
I will do everything in my power to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon--everything in my power to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon--everything.
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congress.govBarack Obama: “I will do everything in my power to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon--everything in my power to prevent Iran…”
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Obama emphasizes his commitment to preventing Iran's nuclear weapon development.
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