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On the recordMarch 14, 2018
This legislation expands sanctions that already exist against Iranian human rights abusers to ensure that people who target American citizens or legal permanent residents for abuse, detention, or harassment will face repercussions.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline discusses expanding sanctions on Iranian human rights abusers affecting Americans.

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