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Chris Van Hollen: But that is the unfortunate reality with President Trump's administration, and it is why Congress must now take the lead…

On the recordApril 26, 2017
But that is the unfortunate reality with President Trump's administration, and it is why Congress must now take the lead on the sanctions issue on a bipartisan basis.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Stresses the need for Congress to lead on sanctions due to Trump's inaction.

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