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On the recordJune 19, 2012
I think where Iran is at right now is that, as you said, Mr. Albright, they would like to be nuclear-weapons-capable because of the credibility it gives them.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith discusses Iran's desire for nuclear capability to enhance its credibility on the world stage.

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