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Thu Jul 23, 2015, 08:20 PM Jul 2015

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker criticizes Iran nuclear deal

Source: Journal Times






Republican presidential candidate Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at the American Legislative Exchange Council 42nd annual meeting


Thursday, July 23, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
1 hour ago • By ELLIOT SPAGAT


SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker told a sympathetic crowd of state lawmakers from around the country Thursday that he would trash the nuclear deal with Iran on his first day as president, striking a combative tone on how he would govern on a range of domestic and foreign policy issues.
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Hundreds of protesters rallied Wednesday outside the downtown San Diego hotel where the meeting is being held, some carrying signs that read "Stop the Assault on Working People" and "Big $$$ Out of Politics."

"I understand you had a few protesters yesterday. For us that's just getting warmed up," Walker said to applause before recalling his fierce battles with organized labor.

The Republican governor touted efforts in Wisconsin to restrict access to abortions and require voters to present photo identification, pledging to pursue those efforts as president. He became most animated on the agreement with Iran to ease sanctions in exchange for concessions on the Islamic nation's nuclear program.
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Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/news-state-ca/wisconsin-gov-scott-walker-criticizes-iran-nuclear-deal/article_45ecb973-a360-5c40-9299-0c2ad282d53f.html



This photo is from the article. Walker is most likely telling his boring Kohl's shirt story again.







Republican presidential candidate Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker holds up a dollar bill while speaking at the American Legislative Exchange Council 42nd annual meeting Thursday, July 23, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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