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John Kerry: I believe, quite frankly and very succinctly, that sanctions without an open door to a process to exploit the value of…

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
I believe, quite frankly and very succinctly, that sanctions without an open door to a process to exploit the value of those sanctions in the diplomatic arena is a mistake.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry emphasizes the need for diplomacy alongside sanctions.

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