Robert Gates said...

I think there ought to be a firm deadline at 6 months. I think the Iranians are world-class experts in slow-rolling their negotiating partners or adversaries.

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Gates emphasizes the need for a strict deadline in negotiations with Iran.

02/03/2014

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