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The Iranian regime supports violent extremists and challenges us across the region. It pursues a nuclear capability that could spark a dangerous arms race and raise the prospect of a transfer of nuclear know-how to terrorists. Its president denies the Holocaust and threatens to wipe Israel off the map. The danger from Iran is grave, it is real.
Barack Obama
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What this quote means

This quote emphasizes the significant threats posed by the Iranian regime, particularly regarding terrorism and nuclear proliferation.

In this quote, Barack Obama highlights the serious dangers associated with the Iranian regime, which not only supports extremist violence but also actively seeks nuclear capabilities. He expresses concerns about the regime's potential to incite regional conflict and transfer dangerous technology to terrorists, emphasizing the significance of these threats to global security and stability, particularly in relation to Israel.

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IranThreatNuclearTerrorismExtremismHolocaustIsrael

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Example use cases

In a speech addressing national security, one might cite this quote to highlight the importance of vigilance against regimes that support terrorism.

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