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On the recordJanuary 26, 2015
new sanctions at this time are unnecessary and, far from enhancing the prospects for negotiations, risk fatally undermining our diplomacy
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

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

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