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Bob Menendez: “If we wanted to pull no punches and make it very clear that instead of sanctioning individuals, which is like playing…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
If we wanted to pull no punches and make it very clear that instead of sanctioning individuals, which is like playing whack-a-mole, we would sanction financial institutions that are helping to finance the ballistic missiles and other activities.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Advocates for stronger sanctions on financial institutions supporting Iran's missile program.

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