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Jeff Merkley: “Not only does it represent a direct threat, but it represents what could be the start of a nuclear arms race.”

On the recordJanuary 26, 2015
Not only does it represent a direct threat, but it represents what could be the start of a nuclear arms race.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley emphasizes the threat of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.

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