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On the recordJanuary 28, 2010
I believe that passing this legislation is critical to send Iran the message that the United States is serious about keeping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability. This legislation would impose new sanctions on Iran's refined petroleum sector and tighten existing U.S. sanctions in an effort to create new pressure on the Iranian regime and help stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We have all watched the Iranian regime oppress its own people on the streets of Iran. And we have watched them continue to defy the international community on nuclear issues. That is why it is so important that we move this legislation forward quickly.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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govinfo.gov
Jan 28, 2010

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The speaker addresses the passage of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Act and its importance in preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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