John Kerry actually said...

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.

Context

Kerry emphasizes the need for diplomacy alongside sanctions.

03/27/2012

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