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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
In a phrase, 'exceptionally grave,' and that is for two reasons. First of all, they might use them. But second, their having them is likely to stimulate yet others to get them.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Carter warns about the severe implications of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.

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