I think we always have to think worst case, which is with or without an agreement, with or without the durability of sanctions, if we detect a movement away from compliance and they are developing a nuclear capacity or technology or a breakout that is not a year but weeks, then we are forced with the issue of military action.
Jack Reed: “I think we always have to think worst case, which is with or without an agreement, with or without the durability of…”
On the recordMarch 23, 2015
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Reed warns of military action if Iran develops nuclear capabilities without an agreement.
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