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On the recordJuly 28, 2015
The Defense Department's primary responsibility with regard to the nuclear agreement is to ensure that the President has all military options available for any Iran contingency.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Carter outlines the military readiness in response to potential Iranian actions.

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