And I think it's because they understand the threat of their neighbor. And listen, when, when the Ayatollah says death to America, I, I believe him. I don't think those were empty words. One of the reasons why I have been leading the fight to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is I believe the Ayatollah, if he had had a nuclear weapon, the odds are unacceptably high that he would use it. That. And let's. Why'd you say that, Senator? Because he was a theocratic zealot who embraced a death cult that. That celebrates suicide. So, so let's, let's, let's compare and contrast Iran to North Korea. (29:59–30:13)
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Asserts that the Ayatollah would likely use a nuclear weapon if Iran obtained one.
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