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On the recordDecember 11, 2013
I mean, people generally act in their own self-interest. Why would an economically starved country blow money on a plutonium facility that has no commercial interest if their intentions are good?
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Corker questioned Iran's motives for continuing plutonium facility construction despite economic struggles.

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