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On the recordSeptember 27, 2017
But the point is if we are serious about getting China to work with us and cooperate, we have got to increase the leverage.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen stresses the need for increased leverage on China regarding sanctions.

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