Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 14, 1995
I find that the actions and policies of the Government of Iran constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Executive Order 12957—Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to the Development of Iranian Petroleum Resources

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