John Cornyn: “Iran is estimated to already have 440.9 kg of up to 60%…”

“If Iran were to acquire a nuclear weapon, it would permanently alter the balance of power in the Middle East. Iran is estimated to already have 440.9 kg of up to 60% highly enriched uranium just to step away from weapons grade. There is simply no realistic civilian use for Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile. The reason they are doing this is obvious. Our president understands the art of the deal better than any modern head of state.” (05:32–05:46)

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