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Joe Lieberman: “If President Obama is to offer talks to Tehran, it is only reasonable for China and Russia to pledge to join us in…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2009
If President Obama is to offer talks to Tehran, it is only reasonable for China and Russia to pledge to join us in draconian sanctions on Iran should the talks break down.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman emphasizes the need for China and Russia to commit to sanctions if talks fail.

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