Robert Gates actually said...

A nuclear-armed Iran is unacceptable. I remain committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Gates emphasizes the dangers of a nuclear-armed Iran and his commitment to prevention.

02/16/2011

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You have a much narrower based government in Tehran now.

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