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On the recordSeptember 27, 2016
So if that is the case, then the onus is on the administration, not on Congress, to provide you additional authorities that you obviously do not need based upon your answer.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez emphasizes that the responsibility lies with the administration, not Congress, for further sanctions.

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