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Adam Smith: “The sanctions were brought about to force Iran to the conclusion that building a nuclear weapon was not in their best…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2014
The sanctions were brought about to force Iran to the conclusion that building a nuclear weapon was not in their best interests.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith explains the rationale behind sanctions on Iran regarding nuclear weapons.

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