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On the recordOctober 12, 2011
When we look at Iran, we see an accelerating nuclear program, an expanding ballistic missile program, Iran being the first space-faring nation of the 21st century, and wholesale disregard for human rights.
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Mark Kirk
Republican · Illinois

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Kirk highlights the threats posed by Iran's military advancements and human rights violations.

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