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Maxine Waters: “I think given the state of their economy at this time, which is in terrible shambles, that this will further cause them…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2009
I think given the state of their economy at this time, which is in terrible shambles, that this will further cause them to have to think about whether or not they are going to completely disable their entire economic sector.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters discusses the potential impact of economic sanctions on Iran's economy.

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