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On the recordJanuary 26, 2015
I really disagree with the view that if Congress were to act and make clear what sanctions would be in the event these negotiations fail, I disagree that that would somehow be irresponsible.
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Brendan Boyle
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Boyle expresses disagreement with the notion that Congress acting on sanctions would be irresponsible.

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