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Ed Markey: I just think it is very important for our administration to say to each of these countries that, if there is no…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
I just think it is very important for our administration to say to each of these countries that, if there is no comprehensive agreement, that, not only is the window going to be shut on this trade, and that the United States is going to sanction any of the businessmen who think they are going to cut deals, but that additional sanctions will be put in place.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the need for clear U.S. sanctions against countries engaging with Iran without a comprehensive agreement.

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