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Barney Frank: “Well, I hope that's the case. The gentleman mentioned the 24 countries. But if any of those countries emulates Iraq and…”

On the recordApril 23, 2008
Well, I hope that's the case. The gentleman mentioned the 24 countries. But if any of those countries emulates Iraq and perhaps buys oil from Iran, they won't get the debt relief under this recommittal. So I hope we can also correct that error.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing conditions for debt relief for countries in relation to Iraq and Iran.

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