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Chris Coons: A strong and crippling sanctions regime imposed on Iran--in large part, passed by this Congress and enforced by this…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
A strong and crippling sanctions regime imposed on Iran--in large part, passed by this Congress and enforced by this administration--have brought Iran, at last, to the negotiating table.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons emphasizes the effectiveness of sanctions on Iran in negotiations.

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