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Philip H. Gordon: It is hard to escape that conclusion. And therefore, if they have political prisoners, one of the things we will do is…

On the recordJanuary 26, 2011
It is hard to escape that conclusion. And therefore, if they have political prisoners, one of the things we will do is reimpose those sanctions.
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Philip H. Gordon

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Gordon emphasizes the need for sanctions if political prisoners are not released.

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