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On the recordAugust 17, 2025
The president has that option to then come in and impose new sanctions. But if he did this now – the moment the president puts those additional sanctions, that's the end of the talks.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of sanctions on peace negotiations.

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