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On the recordMay 21, 2018
the President may not unilaterally change sanctions in place against a Chinese telecommunications company unless he certifies that the company has been in compliance with U.S. law for more than a year and that they are fully cooperating with the United States.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing sanctions on Chinese companies and bipartisan support for the amendment.

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