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Bob Menendez: I don't understand the standard that we set. To me, it's more than a tactic. It sends a message that even if you have…

On the recordApril 5, 2011
I don't understand the standard that we set. To me, it's more than a tactic. It sends a message that even if you have committed crimes they may be excused.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez questions the morality of unfreezing assets for those who committed human rights violations.

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