On the recordMay 12, 2025
The sanctions were brutal and crippling and served as an important – really an important function, nevertheless – at the time. But now it’s their time to shine.
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cnn.comDonald Trump: “The sanctions were brutal and crippling and served as an important – really an important function, nevertheless – at the…”
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Trump discusses lifting sanctions on Syria, suggesting it's time for the country to improve.
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