Lisa Murkowski: “I think it is fair to recognize another thing though: That two-thirds of the world's population, or thereabouts, are…”

“I think it is fair to recognize another thing though: That two-thirds of the world's population, or thereabouts, are under some type of sanctions or threatened sanction by the United States. I think the question we have to ask ourselves is, As we address the justification of sanctions, are we really helping the people we want to help? ... the reality is, it is time to address the effectiveness of these sanctions. ... many times sanctions simply do not work in the manner that we have intended. They are one tool that we can use against rogue nations--granted. The question is, How effective are sanctions? In what cases should they be used? ... it is time to take stock in whether this amendment by the Senator from Indiana passes now or later.”