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Ed Markey: We will not allow the development of nuclear weapons capability.

On the recordMay 6, 2013
We will not allow the development of nuclear weapons capability.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the U.S. stance against Iran's nuclear weapons development.

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