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Tim Geithner: “The policies that Iran is pursuing are unacceptable--and until Iran's leadership agrees to abandon this dangerous…”

On the recordNovember 30, 2011
The policies that Iran is pursuing are unacceptable--and until Iran's leadership agrees to abandon this dangerous course, we will continue to use tough and innovative means to impose severe economic and financial consequences on Iran's leadership.
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Tim Geithner
New York

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Geithner emphasizes the need for tough measures against Iran's policies.

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