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John Kerry: “Sanctions did not stop the advance of Iran's nuclear program. Negotiations did, and it is in our interest not to deny…”

On the recordJanuary 26, 2015
Sanctions did not stop the advance of Iran's nuclear program. Negotiations did, and it is in our interest not to deny ourselves the chance to achieve a long-term, comprehensive solution that would prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry emphasizes the importance of negotiations over sanctions in addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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