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Ben Cardin: “But as I understand it, a lot depends upon having reliable information as to whether there's reasonable cause to believe…”

On the recordJune 21, 2010
But as I understand it, a lot depends upon having reliable information as to whether there's reasonable cause to believe that a vessel contains elicit products.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Discusses the importance of reliable information for enforcing sanctions.

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