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Eliot Engel: “Iran was a leading and has been a leading state sponsor of terrorism when they had no money.”

On the recordDecember 1, 2015
Iran was a leading and has been a leading state sponsor of terrorism when they had no money.
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Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Engel emphasizes Iran's history as a state sponsor of terrorism and future threats post-sanctions.

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