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On the recordSeptember 13, 2023
This money belongs to the Iranian people, the Iranian government. So the Islamic Republic of Iran will decide what to do with this money.
Said by
Mike Lawler
Republican · New York

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Lawler cites the Iranian president's statement about the funds' intended use.

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