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Gregory Meeks: Exceptions for humanitarian assistance should be a standard part of sanctions legislation.

On the recordNovember 6, 2023
Exceptions for humanitarian assistance should be a standard part of sanctions legislation.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Advocating for humanitarian exceptions in sanctions laws.

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