Chris Wright: “We need to make that trade off or we have a long term threat…”

“None of these problems are going to end quickly. Ending the Iran nuclear program is a tough challenge, as you're rightfully pointing out. Is there short term dislocation from that? Absolutely. But We need to make that trade off or we have a long term threat to peace in the region. Long term threat to energy supplies, long term threat to Americans. Energy Secretary Wright, thank you for your time this morning. Thank you, Margaret. We'll be right back.” (09:22–09:27)

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