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On the recordJanuary 8, 2014
The United States should move to invoke the President's authorities to institute travel bans and asset freezes on senior leadership on both sides.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin suggests sanctions against leaders to halt violence.

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