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“We need a dialogue with the Iranians, and it is going to take both carrots and sticks. We employed very tough economic sanctions, and they are having an effect. But we also have to give the Iranians an idea of what the economic and cooperative possibilities would be if they did give up their quest for a nuclear weapon.”

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Sam Nunn, a former United States Senator, was born on September 8, 1938. He is known for his contributions to defense and foreign policy during his political career. more

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