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On the recordJune 3, 2013
I believe the Administration has to start sanctioning foreign banks that continue to conduct significant financial transactions or provide significant financial services with the sanctioned Iranian banks.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer emphasizes the need for sanctions on foreign banks violating U.S. laws.

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