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Chris Van Hollen: “I would support an approach that relies both on sanctions enforcement and deterrence as well as a practical calibrated…”

On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
I would support an approach that relies both on sanctions enforcement and deterrence as well as a practical calibrated approach open to democracy.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Advocating for a balanced strategy towards North Korea involving sanctions and diplomacy.

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