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Chris Wright: “The top priority is ending Iran's nuclear program. The world…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 01:31

And just to clarify, in terms of the Strait of Hormuz, what is the administration's top priority dealing with Iran's nuclear program or reopening the Strait of Hormuz? Well, The top priority is ending Iran's nuclear program. The world simply cannot have a nuclear armed Iran. They've got nearly 1,000 pounds of 60% enriched uranium. You know, this is close to weapons grade uranium. There's no commercial or peaceful use of nuclear weapons. (01:31–01:38)

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