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On the recordOctober 5, 2009
There is no long-term benefit to China and Russia to having a nuclear-armed Iran.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley questions the motivations of China and Russia regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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