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John Kerry: I'm convinced that the economic sanctions have far more likelihood of actually doing something than any potential…

On the recordMay 5, 2009
I'm convinced that the economic sanctions have far more likelihood of actually doing something than any potential military option that I've seen, which I think carries with it dramatic potential downsides.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry argues for the effectiveness of economic sanctions over military options regarding Iran.

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