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Joe Lieberman: “I believe that prudence demands that Congress begin to lay the groundwork for a different approach should Iran continue…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2009
I believe that prudence demands that Congress begin to lay the groundwork for a different approach should Iran continue to reject meaningful negotiations.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman emphasizes the need for Congress to prepare alternative strategies if Iran refuses negotiations.

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