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Ron Johnson: “Iran...put up with sanctions for 47 years and all they had…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson discusses Iran War value, potential federal response to tornado

Published | Video Starts at 03:38

And how will Americans know when it's time for US Involvement to. Well, again, I've always viewed Iran as an existential threat to America if they became a nuclear power. The fact that they put Iran...put up with sanctions for 47 years and all they had to do is disavow nuclear weapons. quit enriching uranium, let unfettered inspections. The fact they wouldn't do that should speak volumes with their missile technology. (03:38–03:52)

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Asserts that Iran has endured sanctions for 47 years without disavowing nuclear weapons.

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