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Joe Lieberman: “Should negotiations fail, stronger sanctions, not war, are the next logical step.”

On the recordJuly 29, 2009
Should negotiations fail, stronger sanctions, not war, are the next logical step.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Lieberman advocates for sanctions as a preferable alternative to military action if talks fail.

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