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On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
It is important to note that the sanctions this Congress put in place are responsible for bringing Iran to the negotiating table.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the role of sanctions in negotiating with Iran.

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