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Now, the priority number one is to get this nuclear issue resolved in a proper deal that is clear, that- that exactly specifies obligations of each side.—
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However, the statute specifies the act should not be used to prohibit any expressive conduct including peaceful picketing or peaceful demonstration.—
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“Touches (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches%20%28upon%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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