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David Cicilline: “Even as we continue to closely monitor negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear capability, we also have a responsibility…”

On the recordJune 18, 2014
Even as we continue to closely monitor negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear capability, we also have a responsibility to address other risks such as how Iran threatens universal values of human dignity, equality, and free expression.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasizes the importance of addressing Iran's human rights abuses alongside nuclear negotiations.

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