John Kerry: “If we're going to give up a long-held American position that we should…”

On the recordMay 5, 2009

If we're going to give up a long-held American position that we should not talk to Iran... then our partners... ought to be with us.

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Kerry discusses the necessity of allied support in negotiations with Iran.

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John Kerry: “If we're going to give up a long-held American position that we should not talk to Iran... then our partners... ought to…”