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Jane Harman: “But imposing sanctions and continuing to impose them on Iran's malign behavior in the region, which is permissible, is…”

On the recordMay 7, 2018
But imposing sanctions and continuing to impose them on Iran's malign behavior in the region, which is permissible, is the right way to go.
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Jane Harman
California

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Harman advocates for ongoing sanctions against Iran's negative actions.

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