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On the recordSeptember 27, 2016
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 because of the broader situation with China and our foreign policy.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio questions delays in action against North Korean financial intermediaries due to pressure from China.

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