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Johnny Isakson: I completely come from where they are coming from, in terms of us in the United States holding these people accountable…

On the recordApril 12, 2016
I completely come from where they are coming from, in terms of us in the United States holding these people accountable in some way, if not at least by withholding funds or withholding funds until they comply with human rights.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson supports holding countries accountable for human rights violations through financial measures.

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