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On the recordJune 3, 2007
We don't have economic leverage over the Iranians, but the Europeans do, the European banking system does. We should put two options on the table. One carrot, we'll make the nuclear fuel available to you, the international community, but we'll control it, you can't weaponize it.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards discusses the diplomatic approach to Iran, emphasizing the need for economic incentives and sanctions.

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