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Jim Risch: “I think that obviously the sanctions have two purposes. One is a direct effect to inflict pain, but the real objective…”

On the recordAugust 20, 2018
I think that obviously the sanctions have two purposes. One is a direct effect to inflict pain, but the real objective is to change conduct.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch outlines the dual purpose of sanctions against Russia.

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