"I made a last-minute decision to compete in the TT last year and it went very well so I hope to make further progress this year, " he said.

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"We are working with them to verify the suspension of all enrichment activities and I think we are making good progress and I hope we will continue to be able to make further progress, " the IAEA chief added.

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And in the coming weeks and months, I hope that we can work together, Democrats and Republicans and Independents alike, to make progress on these and other issues.

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