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On the recordMay 15, 2017
In my view, that is premature until we have exhausted the other alternatives, and one of those other alternatives is secondary sanctions.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen argues for exploring alternatives to military action against North Korea.

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