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Gregory Meeks: The unilateral sanctions bill we are considering this morning is misguided.

On the recordMay 8, 2014
The unilateral sanctions bill we are considering this morning is misguided.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Meeks labels the sanctions bill as misguided and reminiscent of past U.S. arrogance.

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