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Tom Cotton: It is simply impractical to think that the United States will provide significant sanctions relief without assurances…

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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