SEN. RICHARD BLUMENTHAL: Do either of you differ with the statement, which I happen to think is true, that Iran continues to be determined to develop a nuclear capability?
GENERAL MATTIS: Senator, they are enriching uranium beyond any plausible peaceful purpose.
BLUMENTHAL: do you share that view?
ADMIRAL MCRAVEN: I do, sir.
BLUMENTHAL: So whether there’s been a slow down, a pause, or whatever the intelligence community may refer to it, that basic ambition is still there. You would agree with that?
MATTIS: I would, sir. And by their own public announcements they have brought centrifuges online. They're refusing the IAEA access to Parchin site. They are continuing their program.
Mattis: Iran is 'Enriching Uranium Beyond Any Plausible Peaceful Purpose'
SEN. RICHARD BLUMENTHAL: Do either of you differ with the statement, which I happen to think is true, that Iran continues to be determined to develop a nuclear capability? GENERAL MATTIS: Senator, they are enriching uranium beyond any plausible peaceful purpose. BLUMENTHAL: do you share that view? ADMIRAL MCRAVEN: I do, sir. BLUMENTHAL: So whether […]
