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On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
new sanctions at this time are both unnecessary and, far from enhancing the prospect of negotiations, risk fatally undermining our diplomacy
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez argues against new sanctions on Iran, stating they could undermine diplomatic efforts.

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