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Senate Advisor
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Mathematician and nuclear proliferation expert convinced Vela flash was Israeli nuclear test
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Ronald Reagan
pressured
Reagan administration attempted to gag Leonard Weiss and whitewash Vela incident with unconvincing panel
Jimmy Carter
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Carter administration attempted to gag Senate advisor Leonard Weiss on Vela 6911 nuclear test incident
Iran
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Commented that honest discussion about Israel's nuclear arsenal is essential prerequisite for resolving the Iran nuclear issue
Israel
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Criticized ongoing 'kabuki' of nuclear denial, stating admission of Israel's weapons needed for honest discussion and resolution of Iran nuclear issue