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Bob Menendez: But at the same time, lifting Jackson-Vanik is a huge benefit to Russia, and I am sure all of you as business people…

On the recordMarch 14, 2012
But at the same time, lifting Jackson-Vanik is a huge benefit to Russia, and I am sure all of you as business people understand the essence of leverage in a negotiation.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez highlights the risks of benefiting Russia by lifting sanctions.

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