On the recordOctober 5, 2009
The fact that sanctions were not imposed doesn't mean that the Act in its deterrent value didn't have an effect.
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James B. Steinberg
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congress.govThe fact that sanctions were not imposed doesn't mean that the Act in its deterrent value didn't have an effect.
Clarifying that sanctions' non-imposition still indicates their deterrent effectiveness.
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