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Hillary Clinton: Secretary of State Clinton said that the Obama Administration is 'laying the groundwork for . . . very tough . . .…

On the recordApril 22, 2009
Secretary of State Clinton said that the Obama Administration is 'laying the groundwork for . . . very tough . . . sanctions that might be necessary in the event that our offers are either rejected or the process is inconclusive or unsuccessful.'
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton emphasizes the potential for tough sanctions if Iran does not engage.

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