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Article: Russia, United States & Iran: Bush administration defending Russia nuclear deal.
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- June 13, 2008
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Byline: prashant03
Lawmakers worry that a U.S.-Russian deal on civil nuclear power could undermine efforts to rein in Iran's nuclear program. To a Bush administration arms control expert, it is a solid agreement" that can help the United States tackle 21st century challenges such as growing energy demands, nuclear nonproliferation and possible nuclear terrorism.
Undersecretary of State John Rood faced opposition from both Democrats and Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee who awaited his testimony. The administration views the agreement as a breakthrough in cooperation amid rising tensions between U.S. and Russia over missile defense, NATO ...