Bill Keating: “Ukraine, the country at the time with the third largest…”

“Now, I want to move to Iran because given your nuclear and intelligence background, which is extensive and appreciated and respected, I'm sure you're aware that Ukraine, the country at the time with the third largest nuclear arsenal, peacefully turned over their nuclear weapons in conjunction with the Budapest memorandum. And in exchange for the US Commitment to defend Ukraine if it ever came under threat. The US Gave their word to Ukraine they would defend him.” (02:52–03:04)

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