On the recordJune 23, 2011
So the designation of being sanctioned is important, but the actual sanctions that took place don't have any teeth, because these are things that we are currently not doing with Venezuela.
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congress.govSo the designation of being sanctioned is important, but the actual sanctions that took place don't have any teeth, because these are things that we are currently not doing with Venezuela.
Mack emphasizes the lack of impact from the sanctions imposed.
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