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Lindsey Graham: The threat of new sanctions will only serve to strengthen the President's hand as we pursue a diplomatic solution.

On the recordOctober 5, 2009
The threat of new sanctions will only serve to strengthen the President's hand as we pursue a diplomatic solution.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Argues that sanctions can enhance diplomatic efforts regarding Iran.

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