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Bob Menendez: Khamenei was very cynical. He said that this is an iron fist with a velvet glove on it.

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
Khamenei was very cynical. He said that this is an iron fist with a velvet glove on it.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez reflects on Khamenei's distrust towards U.S. overtures.

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