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Chris Murphy: “I think there is an argument to be made that in this case the sanctions may have, ultimately, accrued to the benefit of…”

On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
I think there is an argument to be made that in this case the sanctions may have, ultimately, accrued to the benefit of Maduro to the detriment of Venezuelan citizens.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Murphy critiques U.S. sanctions on Venezuela, suggesting they may have helped Maduro instead of the citizens.

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