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On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
We will not lift or lessen sanctions just for the sake of resuming talks.
Said by
Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Akaka asserts that sanctions will remain until genuine negotiations occur.

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