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Chris Wright: “Obama made a complex deal because it didn't end [Iran's…”

Featuring: Chris Wright, Republican | Secretary of Energy | National

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright says U.S. stopped Strait of Hormuz operation "at Iran's request"

Published | Video Starts at 08:26

But you're not saying you've got to come to a nuclear agreement before the Strait of Hormuz is opened because that could take a lot of time. As you know, nuclear deals are really complex. Well, Obama made a complex deal because it didn't end [Iran's nuclear] program. Well, you get to keep the program, you keep enriching, but do it a little bit slower and we'll send you a bunch of money. That was clearly a failed thing. (08:26)

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Asserts that the deal made during Obama's administration did not end Iran's nuclear program.

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