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Adam Smith: “The cornerstone of our policy is we don't trust them, okay?”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2014
The cornerstone of our policy is we don't trust them, okay?
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of distrust in negotiations with Iran.

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