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Brad Sherman: “He wants to sanction Iran in order to desecrate a document signed by his predecessor.”

On the recordMay 7, 2018
He wants to sanction Iran in order to desecrate a document signed by his predecessor.
Said by
Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman suggests the President's motivation for sanctions is politically driven rather than strategic.

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