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William Cohen: “I think the best thing that the Security Council can do, if China and Russia in particular stand behind the resolutions…”

On the recordAugust 30, 2006
I think the best thing that the Security Council can do, if China and Russia in particular stand behind the resolutions, agree to impose sanctions, you can start out on a graduated basis.

Editor's note · Context

Cohen suggests that the Security Council should impose sanctions on Iran to deter its nuclear weapons program.

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