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Chris Smith: In Khamenei's depiction, America is a crestfallen imperial state hastily retreating from the region.

On the recordJuly 15, 2014
In Khamenei's depiction, America is a crestfallen imperial state hastily retreating from the region.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith highlights Khamenei's view of America's declining influence in the region.

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