U.S. Secretary of State: Cannot Guarantee Agreement with Iran, But Sees Prospects

¬ U.S. Secretary of State: For neighboring countries, the U.S. can be a friend or an enemy — it's up to them to choose

¬ Survey: One-third of Americans and over one-third of Canadians feel economic pressure

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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said on June 2 that he could not guarantee an agreement between the U.S. and Iran, but believed there was potential for a deal.

Rubio stated before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee: "This negotiation does not guarantee that a final agreement will be reached."

Rubio also noted that the U.S. hopes to reach an agreement, and believes such a deal could be achieved "today, tomorrow, or next week."

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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that for every country in the Western Hemisphere, the U.S. is either their greatest friend or their worst enemy — and the choice lies with those countries.

In his written testimony before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio said: "We have clearly communicated to every government in the Western Hemisphere: The U.S. can be your greatest friend or your most feared enemy — the choice is yours."

Rubio emphasized in his testimony: "There is no alternative when it comes to cooperating with the U.S. on issues affecting our interests. We leverage our trade ties, financial influence, and diplomatic credibility to align Central American and South American nations with our priorities."

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A survey conducted by Edward Jones and Gallup found that nearly one-third of Americans and two-fifths of Canadians are experiencing long-term economic stress.

The survey results show that 32% of American respondents and 41% of Canadian respondents are under prolonged economic pressure. They struggle to cover expenses, must give up certain goals, and often feel they lack control over their finances.

At the same time, 51% of U.S. residents and 47% of Canadian residents admitted they can afford their expenses but still feel economically strained.

The survey found that only 16% of American adults and 12% of Canadian adults believe their financial situation is good.

The survey indicated that Americans associate a good economic condition with being able to pursue hobbies, improve family life, and feel confident about the future, while Canadians often define it as living without anxiety or financial hardship.

The survey was conducted from March 20 to April 6 in the United States and from March 25 to April 3 in Canada, involving 5,075 adult Americans and 2,117 adult Canadians.

Source: sputniknews

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