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On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
We are not interested in sanctions that are hurting the Russian economy for the sake of sanctions.
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Antony Blinken
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing that sanctions should aim to end Russian aggression, not just harm its economy.

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