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On the recordOctober 5, 2009
Gasoline is one of the few pressure points where, if we act unilaterally, we will have real effect on the Iranian economy.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer identifies gasoline sanctions as a significant leverage point against Iran.

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