We have to step back a little bit, Kristen, and remind ourselves that we negotiated aggressively with the Iranians to try to find a peaceful settlement to this conflict. It was only when the President decided that that The Iranians were not negotiating in good faith. that he took this action. He didn't take it lightly. But I actually think it provides an opportunity to reset this relationship, reset these negotiations, and get us in a … (02:40–02:43)
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Asserts that Iran was not sincere in its negotiations with the United States.
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