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Chris Smith: The fact is that we have--that none of our sanctions against Iran have been adjudicated by any competent international…

On the recordMay 21, 2013
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.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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

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