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Obama, Kerry deal with Iran kept too many secrets

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, to journalists about his negotiations with Iran upon his arrival from Vienna at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The Americans imprisoned by Iran began their journey home Sunday, their friends and family awaiting emotional reunions, after delicate diplomatic negotiations that played out
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, to journalists about his negotiations with Iran upon his arrival from Vienna at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The Americans imprisoned by Iran began their journey home Sunday, their friends and family awaiting emotional reunions, after delicate diplomatic negotiations that played out Kevin Lamarque AP

Under Obama and Kerry we have an expression: the more things change, the more things stay the same.

When we negotiated the treaty with Iran, Kerry never mentioned the Americans that were held by Iran. Now we have swapped prisoners with Iran and donated billions to Iran. Iran has found a "live one" in us.

John Clancy

Sarasota

This story was originally published January 27, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Obama, Kerry deal with Iran kept too many secrets ."

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