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Nikki Haley calls reports of friction with Tillerson 'dramatic' and 'ridiculous' - ABC News

posted onOctober 16, 2017
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Article snippet: U.S. Ambassador to the Rex Tillerson during an appearance on “This Week” Sunday. Haley was asked by ABC News Chief Anchor President Trump is undermining Tillerson's authority on the world stage. “I have seen the president and Secretary Tillerson work together," Haley said. "They work very well together. They talk through things and then they manage it properly. If there's an issue, I haven't heard about it." Haley also addressed Trump’s decision this week to decertify the Iran nuclear agreement and leave it to Congress to decide whether the U.S. should stay in the deal. Stephanopoulos pressed Haley on whether Iran is violating the agreement negotiated by the Obama administration. “Well right now I think we’re saying, no,” Haley replied, adding, “As far as we see, they're in compliance” with the core parts of the agreement. “But what we’re saying is, ‘Is America still safe? Are we OK with them doing all these other bad things?” the ambassador went on, citing Iran’s alleged arms smuggling, missile testing and support of terrorism. “Everybody is turning a blind eye to Iran and all of those violations out of trying to protect this agreement,” Haley said. “What we need to say is, ‘We have to hold them accountable.’” Link to the full article to read more

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