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Bob Menendez: Economic sanctions could well collapse an already staggering, imploding economy and cause great suffering to the…

On the recordMay 7, 2014
Economic sanctions could well collapse an already staggering, imploding economy and cause great suffering to the Venezuelan people.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Cautions against economic sanctions due to potential harm to Venezuelans.

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