Tim Kaine said "It is not ideal. Iran is a nasty country. But at times, we have common interests." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 7, 2017

It is not ideal. Iran is a nasty country. But at times, we have common interests.

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Kaine acknowledges the complexity of U.S. relations with Iran despite its negative aspects.

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