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Mike Lawler: “This money belongs to the Iranian people, the Iranian government. So the Islamic Republic of Iran will decide what to do…”

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

Editor's note · Context

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

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