Chris Smith actually said...

The fact is that we have--that none of our sanctions against Iran have been adjudicated by any competent international jurists or domestic tribunal to be in violation of any of our trade agreements.

Context

Smith asserts the legitimacy of U.S. sanctions on Iran amidst legal challenges.

05/21/2013

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