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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.
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Mike Lawler
Republican · New York
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

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

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