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John Kerry: “If you don't have the Ayatollah, the Supreme Leader, engaged with the President of the United States, an agreement on…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2009
If you don't have the Ayatollah, the Supreme Leader, engaged with the President of the United States, an agreement on what constitutes the terrain of engagement, you won't be able to engage on any single issue, including the nuclear issue.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry emphasizes the need for high-level engagement with Iran's leadership.

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