On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
I know for a fact that my vote, in releasing the sanctions and releasing the cash, is going to result in the death of innocent human beings somewhere in the world.
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Risch expresses concern that lifting sanctions will fund terrorism and cause innocent deaths.
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