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On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
It is simply impractical to think that the United States will provide significant sanctions relief without assurances that Iran will immediately begin negotiations on a follow-on agreement that at least extends the timelines of the deal and addresses issues of verification and intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Cotton emphasizes the need for negotiations before sanctions relief for Iran.

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