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October 4, 2017

Defense Secretary Mattis Opposes Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal
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Defense Secretary James Mattis told senators Tuesday he opposes a move
to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran nuclear agreement-putting him at odds
with President Trump, who campaigned on a promise to "rip up" the deal.
Mattis's comments come less than two weeks before the U.S. faces a
deadline on whether to recertify Iran's compliance.

Defense Secretary James Mattis: "If we can confirm that Iran is living
by the agreement, if we can determine that this is in our best interest,
then, clearly, we should stay with it. I believe, at this point in time,
absent indications to the contrary, it is something the president should
consider staying with."



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