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On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
We made clear in the negotiations that we retained the ability and we were going to keep in place sanctions on terrorism.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin seeks assurance on maintaining sanctions related to terrorism despite the deal.

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