John Kerry actually said...

we will have to construct a long-term strategic deterrent to convince the Iranian government that it is not in its interest to pursue a nuclear weapons program.

Context

Kerry outlines the need for a long-term strategy to deter Iran from nuclear weapons development.

07/28/2015

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