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John Neely Kennedy: “The only reason that Iran is coming to the table, if indeed…”

Featuring: John Neely Kennedy, Republican | U.S. Senate from Louisiana

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GOP Sen. John Kennedy says U.S. has 'lost perspective' on war with Iran: Full interview

Published | Video Starts at 00:53

Do you believe a deal can be reached rapidly, Senator? Well, I hope so. I'm always willing to give peace a chance. Respectfully, I would remind President Trump of three things. Number one, The only reason that Iran is coming to the table, if indeed they are, is because Israel and the United States of America have torn them a new ashtray. Number two, no deal is just fine. Not preferred, but. But not preferable. But. But it's fine. A bad deal isn't. (00:53–01:06)

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Asserts that Iran is negotiating due to military pressure from Israel and the United States.

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