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James B. Steinberg: “The fact that sanctions were not imposed doesn't mean that the Act in its deterrent value didn't have an effect.”

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

Editor's note · Context

Clarifying that sanctions' non-imposition still indicates their deterrent effectiveness.

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