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Trent Franks: “An Iranian nation with nuclear weapons will almost…”

Featuring: Trent Franks, Conservative | Former U.S. House, Arizona's 8th District

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In-Depth Discussion on U.S. Politics, Iran, and Global Security with Congressman Trent Franks

Published | Video Starts at 36:49

We can sit at home and say, no, no, we're not going to do it, but we're going to get to the point that we will have no choice. You are exactly right. I am absolutely convinced that, that An Iranian nation with nuclear weapons will almost inevitably create some type of major war that will spread far beyond the Middle East. And it is an incredible danger. And I've said it. When I was in Congress, Saul, I said this, I said, you know, people were saying, well, you know, we, we might have to go to war to stop them from having nuclear weapons. (36:49–37:01)

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Asserts that a nuclear-armed Iran would likely lead to a major war extending beyond the Middle East.

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