I have reluctantly but clearly concluded that Iran would be more likely to obtain and use chemical weapons if we enter into this Chemical Weapons Convention with article X in place... I have, unfortunately, reluctantly yet clearly, decided that with article X in it and with the likelihood of that being used by the Iranians, that this treaty would actually cause more chemical weapons to be used by people that we don't want; by terrorist regimes such as the Iranians. Therefore, I will have to vote against this treaty.
Sam Brownback: “I have reluctantly but clearly concluded that Iran would be more likely to obtain and use chemical weapons if we enter…”
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Discussing concerns about Iran's potential use of chemical weapons in relation to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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