02/17/2025
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"All I can say is that what this looks like from watching it is that what we are basically involved in here is a provocation-response cycle with North Korea."
"And yes, we sanctioned one company. There are multiple companies from China, China-related companies, who we have just as much evidence against."
"I do not understand. From 2009 to 2016, why did we wait to act against these persons? And the only conclusion one could draw is that beyond the issue of sanctions, we have here the issue of pressure b..."
"I think everyone can see what this is. I mean, we are afraid to press the case against too many Chinese companies because of the broader situation between China and the United States."