Richard Durbin actually said...

What we are saying is we should sanction human rights violators who, by the way, happen to be people that travel to the United States with impunity, buy properties in the United States, laugh at us along the way.

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Durbin argues for sanctions against Venezuelan officials who exploit the U.S. while committing abuses.

05/07/2014

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