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Chris Smith: “I would just make the strongest appeal that as you look at part two, the sanctions regime because they are stale and…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2016
I would just make the strongest appeal that as you look at part two, the sanctions regime because they are stale and toothless if they're not employed.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for effective sanctions in the Goldman Act.

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