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Jack Reed: “I think it is important for us to negotiate in a powerful way, but recognizing that the alternative of who they are…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
I think it is important for us to negotiate in a powerful way, but recognizing that the alternative of who they are going to be doing business with is of great concern to me.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed emphasizes the need for strong negotiations regarding nuclear partnerships.

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