US negotiators allowed themselves to be 'fleeced' by Iran in the Vienna nuclear talks, according a leading US lawmaker.
The criticism was directed at Secretary of State John Kerry during a congressional hearing about the recent deal.
In his opening, the Republican chairman of the US Senate's Foreign Relations committee Bob Corker was highly critical of the agreement with Iran.
IN: "I believe…
OUT: …practical need"
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The top Democrat on the committee, Senator Ben Cardin, welcomed elements of the deal, but said he hadn't reached an overall conclusion.
IN: "We don't…
OUT: "…weapon power"
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When his turn to testify came, John Kerry pushed back against the critics.
IN: "The alternative…
OUT: "…and simple"
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