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On the recordNovember 29, 2017
The reason Iran is not North Korea today is because of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that was passed 2 years ago.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King highlights the effectiveness of the JCPOA in preventing Iran's nuclear development.

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