… about how they thought they could prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon if we just incentivize them. There was no way that Iran wasn't going to pursue nuclear weapons. No country would put up with the sanctions that were being leveled against Iran if they weren't absolutely dedicated to becoming a nuclear power. Because all they would have had to do to integrate with the world and say, oh, we're not going to do this. Come and inspect us. (04:38–04:46)
CLAIM
Asserts that Iran's persistence under sanctions indicates its dedication to becoming a nuclear power.
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