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George H.W. Bush: “Iran is obviously part of the -- part of the problem. They sponsor Hezbollah. They encourage a radical brand of Islam.…”

On the recordDecember 20, 2006
Iran is obviously part of the -- part of the problem. They sponsor Hezbollah. They encourage a radical brand of Islam. Imagine how difficult this issue would be if Iran had a nuclear weapon.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush discusses Iran's role in sponsoring terrorism and the implications of its nuclear ambitions.

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