On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
Both this measure and other sanctions, including our own, against Syria have caused what seems to be, in normal terms, an economic depression in the country.
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congress.govBoth this measure and other sanctions, including our own, against Syria have caused what seems to be, in normal terms, an economic depression in the country.
Lugar discusses the impact of sanctions on Syria's economy.
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