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John Kerry: Sanctions and pressure are not an end in themselves. They are a complement, not a substitute, for the diplomatic…

On the recordJune 21, 2010
Sanctions and pressure are not an end in themselves. They are a complement, not a substitute, for the diplomatic solution.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry discusses the role of sanctions in conjunction with diplomatic efforts regarding Iran.

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