David Cicilline said "These sanctions sound good in a press release, but if they are not actually being honored by the parties, they are not effective." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 11, 2017

These sanctions sound good in a press release, but if they are not actually being honored by the parties, they are not effective.

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Cicilline critiques the effectiveness of sanctions if not enforced.

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